CVE-2015-2698: The iakerb_gss_export_sec_context function in lib/gssapi/krb5/iakerb.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.14 pr...

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This issue can let an authenticated remote user crash, corrupt memory in, or possibly otherwise affect an application using MIT Kerberos GSS-API context export. The source notes it came from an incorrect fix for an earlier CVE, so treat related krb5 updates as important for exposed authentication services. Most likely exposed assets are systems running affected MIT krb5 builds or vendor-packaged krb5 versions covered by the Ubuntu and openSUSE advisories, especially where applications use GSS-API, IAKERB, and gss_export_sec_context. The bundle does not provide a complete product or version matrix. Handle as a targeted patching and exposure-verification item, not an emergency internet-wide incident. Business risk is service disruption in Kerberos-integrated applications, with incomplete evidence for broader impact. Prioritize exposed authentication infrastructure and older systems still carrying 2015-era krb5 packages. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant Ubuntu or openSUSE krb5 security updates where those distributions are used.; Review the MIT krb5 commit and ticket for upstream fix context.; Update affected MIT Kerberos builds through supported vendor packages..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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