Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old MIT Kerberos flaw that could let a remote attacker run code against the Kerberos administration service. Business risk is highest where legacy Kerberos servers or bundled vulnerable Kerberos libraries remain exposed. The source bundle does not show current active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running MIT Kerberos 5 1.6.1 or earlier, especially kadmind reachable over a network. Referenced vendor advisories indicate downstream packages existed across Linux, Apple, and VMware ecosystems, but exact installed exposure requires asset validation. Prioritize if any legacy Kerberos administration service is still present or externally reachable. For modern, patched environments this is likely a historical hygiene item, but authentication infrastructure warrants fast confirmation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running MIT Kerberos 5 1.6.1 or earlier.; Apply the relevant vendor security update for the operating system or bundled product.; Restrict network access to kadmind to trusted administration networks only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- kerberos-gssrpcsvcauthgssapi-code-execution(35082)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10631CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/773/3248163_f.SAL_Public.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7344CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1499CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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