| Description: | Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'krb5' package(s) announced via the USN-2810-1 advisory.
Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that the Kerberos kpasswd service incorrectly handled
certain UDP packets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause resource consumption, resulting in a denial of service. This issue
only affected Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. (CVE-2002-2443)
It was discovered that Kerberos incorrectly handled null bytes in certain
data fields. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu
14.04 LTS. (CVE-2014-5355)
It was discovered that the Kerberos kdcpreauth modules incorrectly tracked
certain client requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue
to bypass intended preauthentication requirements. This issue only affected
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 15.04. (CVE-2015-2694)
It was discovered that Kerberos incorrectly handled certain SPNEGO packets.
A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of
service. (CVE-2015-2695)
It was discovered that Kerberos incorrectly handled certain IAKERB packets.
A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of
service. (CVE-2015-2696, CVE-2015-2698)
It was discovered that Kerberos incorrectly handled certain TGS requests. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2015-2697)
Affected Software/OS:
'krb5' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10.
Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).
CVSS Score:
8.5
CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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