VDB-135093 · CVE-2019-12098 · Qualys 176913

Heimdal 7.6.0 lib/krb5/init_creds_pw.c key management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Heimdal 7.6.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part in the library lib/krb5/init_creds_pw.c. Performing a manipulation results in key management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-12098. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Heimdal 7.6.0. This affects an unknown function in the library lib/krb5/init_creds_pw.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a key management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-320. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the client side of Heimdal before 7.6.0, failure to verify anonymous PKINIT PA-PKINIT-KX key exchange permits a man-in-the-middle attack. This issue is in krb5_init_creds_step in lib/krb5/init_creds_pw.c.

The bug was discovered 05/15/2019. The weakness was presented 05/15/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at h5l.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-12098 since 05/14/2019. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600.001 for this issue.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176913 (Debian Security Update for heimdal (DSA 4455-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Key management
CWE: CWE-320
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Upgrade: github.com
Patch: github.com

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Product: github.com

Advisory: 2f7f3d9960aa6ea21358bdf3687cee5149aa35cf
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-12098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135093

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2019 08:27
Updated: 04/16/2026 00:00
Changes: 05/16/2019 08:27 (56), 06/12/2020 17:28 (2), 09/21/2023 07:16 (5), 09/21/2023 07:22 (1), 04/16/2026 00:00 (29)
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