CVE-2007-2798 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the rename_principal_2_svc function of kadmind in MIT Kerberos versions 1.5.3 and 1.6.1, as well as other versions, impacting various distributions like Canonical and Debian. This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted principal rename request. With a CVSS score of 9.0, it is considered critical due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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