QID 997505

Date Published: 2024-02-26

QID 997505: Python (Pip) Security Update for kerberos (GHSA-mffc-9gx5-99g3)

The checkPassword function in python-kerberos does not authenticate the KDC it attempts to communicate with, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bad response), or have other unspecified impact by performing a man-in-the-middle attack.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-mffc-9gx5-99g3 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-mffc-9gx5-99g3 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-mffc-9gx5-99g3

CVEs related to QID 997505

CVE-2015-3206 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link

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