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CVE-2014-9423: The svcauth_gss_accept_sec_context function in lib/rpc/svc_auth_gss.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.11.x t...

The svcauth_gss_accept_sec_context function in lib/rpc/svc_auth_gss.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.11.x through 1.11.5, 1.12.x through 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.1 transmits uninitialized interposer data to clients, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory by sniffing the network for data in a handle field.

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This is an information disclosure flaw in MIT Kerberos 5. Affected krb5 versions could send leftover process memory over the network during GSS/RPC authentication handling. The business risk is possible exposure of sensitive memory from Kerberos-related services, not direct system takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on systems running affected MIT Kerberos 5 libraries and GSS/RPC services. Linux distributions issued advisories, so package-based inventory across servers is the practical starting point. The CVE record’s product metadata is incomplete. Schedule remediation through normal security patching, prioritizing identity infrastructure and Kerberos-enabled servers. Escalate if affected services handle sensitive secrets or traverse networks where traffic observation is plausible. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MIT krb5 to 1.13.1 or later where applicable.; Apply distribution security updates from Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora, or SUSE.; Prioritize Kerberos-enabled servers and RPC/GSS service hosts..

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