| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
| kerberos 5 | = 1.7= 1.7.1= 1.8= 1.8.1= 1.8.2= 1.8.3= 1.9 |
The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.
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