MIT Kerberos KDC 'do_as_req.c' Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:46881

Info

MIT Kerberos KDC 'do_as_req.c' Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 46881
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-0284
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 15 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:56PM
Credit: Cameron Meadors of Red Hat
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Solaris 11.1
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.9
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.8.3
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.8.2
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.8.1
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.8
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.7.1
MIT Kerberos 5 5-1.7
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable: Oracle Solaris 11.1.11.4.0

Discussion

MIT Kerberos KDC 'do_as_req.c' Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability

MIT Kerberos is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue can allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges, completely compromising the affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

MIT Kerberos KDC 'do_as_req.c' Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability

The vendor reports that a proof-of-concept is available. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

MIT Kerberos KDC 'do_as_req.c' Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386

References

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