python-kerberos 'checkPassword()' Function Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	74760
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2015-3206
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 21 2015 12:00AM
Updated:	May 21 2015 12:00AM
Credit:	Martin Prpic
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

python-kerberos 'checkPassword()' Function Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

python-kerberos is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to disclose potentially sensitive information through man-in-the-middle attacks. This may aid in further attacks.

python-kerberos 'checkPassword()' Function Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

python-kerberos 'checkPassword()' Function Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

python-kerberos 'checkPassword()' Function Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• checkPassword is insecure (Python-kerberos)
  
• python-kerberos - Homepage (Python)