CVE-2016-3119

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: March 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The process_db_args function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the LDAP KDB module in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.13.4 and 1.14.x through 1.14.1 mishandles the DB argument, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request to modify a principal.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85392
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035399
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00007.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00055.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2591.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85392
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035399
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.2%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

opensuse mit