MIT Kerberos 5-1.5.2 Configuration File Long Line memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MIT Kerberos 5-1.5.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Configuration File. This manipulation as part of Long Line causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1296. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MIT Kerberos 5-1.5.2 (Network Authentication Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Configuration File. The manipulation as part of a Long Line leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.

The weakness was shared 04/29/1997 as 19970429 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1296. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mit.edu

Advisory: 19970429
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1296 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13879

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:19
Updated: 04/16/2026 18:07
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:19 (44), 05/18/2018 10:42 (6), 04/16/2026 18:07 (19)
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