NULL pointer dereference in Mit Kerberos_5

CVE-2016-3120

The validate_as_request function in kdc_util.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.6 and 1.4.x before 1.14.3, when restrict_anonymous_to_tgt is enabled, uses an incorrect client data structure, whi…

EPSS: 0.043 (89.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3120?
CVE-2016-3120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos_5, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2016-08-01.
How severe is CVE-2016-3120?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.