CVE-2015-3206: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-3206: The checkPassword function in python-kerberos does not authenticate the KDC it attempts to communicate with...

The checkPassword function in python-kerberos does not authenticate the KDC it attempts to communicate with, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bad response), or have other unspecified impact by performing a man-in-the-middle attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-3206 concerns python-kerberos password checks that do not confirm the Kerberos server is authentic. If an attacker can sit between the application and KDC, they may disrupt authentication or cause unspecified effects. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely in Python applications or services that use python-kerberos checkPassword for authentication against Kerberos infrastructure. The provided CVE data does not identify affected versions, distributions, or CPEs. Handle as a focused authentication dependency review, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize systems where Kerberos login availability or trust decisions protect sensitive business applications. Mitigation focus: Inventory use of python-kerberos or kerberos packages in applications and images.; Check upstream, PyPI, and OS vendor guidance for fixed package versions.; Upgrade or replace vulnerable python-kerberos deployments when vendor guidance identifies a fix..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1223802CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://pypi.python.org/pypi/kerberosCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/apple/ccs-pykerberos/issues/31CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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