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CVE-2014-9422: The check_rpcsec_auth function in kadmin/server/kadm_rpc_svc.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) thro...

The check_rpcsec_auth function in kadmin/server/kadm_rpc_svc.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.11.5, 1.12.x through 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a kadmin/* authorization check and obtain administrative access by leveraging access to a two-component principal with an initial "kadmind" substring, as demonstrated by a "ka/x" principal.

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A logged-in Kerberos principal could be mistaken for a trusted kadmin service identity and gain administrative access. This affects MIT Kerberos 5 kadmind in the listed older release ranges. Business impact is serious because Kerberos administration can control identities and access across dependent systems. Exposure is likely limited to environments running MIT Kerberos 5 kadmind through 1.11.5, 1.12.x through 1.12.2, or 1.13.x before 1.13.1. The attacker must already authenticate and have access to a qualifying two-component principal. Treat as high priority for Kerberos administrative servers. It requires authentication, but successful abuse could compromise identity administration, creating broad downstream access risk across systems relying on Kerberos. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MIT Kerberos to 1.13.1 or a vendor-fixed krb5 package.; Apply the relevant Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE, or Ubuntu advisory update.; Review Kerberos principals matching risky two-component naming patterns..

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