# CVE-2009-3295: The prep\_reprocess\_req function in kdc/do\_tgs\_req.c in the cross-realm referral implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT K

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The prep_reprocess_req function in kdc/do_tgs_req.c in the cross-realm referral implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a ticket request.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/37977
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3652
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023392
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508622/100/0/threaded
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2009-003.txt

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