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CVE-2011-0285 affects MIT Kerberos 5 password-changing service code in kadmind. A crafted remote request can trigger an invalid memory free, potentially crashing the Kerberos administration daemon or enabling arbitrary code execution. This matters because Kerberos often protects core identity and authentication workflows. Exposure is most likely where MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.7 through 1.9 run kadmind with password-changing functionality reachable by untrusted networks or users. Distribution packages from Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, Debian, and Mandriva had related advisories or tracking references. Prioritize remediation on identity infrastructure. Even without confirmed exploitation in the bundle, the potential impact includes authentication service outage and possible code execution on Kerberos administration servers. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running MIT Kerberos 5 kadmind, especially versions 1.7 through 1.9.; Apply MIT krb5 or operating system vendor security updates for CVE-2011-0285.; Check MIT and distribution advisories for exact fixed package versions..
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- openSUSE-SU-2011:0348CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE
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