MIT Kerberos kadmind Rename Principal Buffer Overflow

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-27
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Stack-based buffer overflow in the rename_principal_2_svc function in kadmind for MIT Kerberos 1.5.3, 1.6.1, and other versions allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to rename a principal.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

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  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001025
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001025 - MIT Kerberos kadmind Rename Principal Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • MIT Kerberos 5 1.5.3
  • MIT Kerberos 5 1.6.1