# CVE-2011-4151: The krb5\_db2\_lockout\_audit function in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.8 through 1.8.4, when the db2 (aka B

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-10-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The krb5_db2_lockout_audit function in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.8 through 1.8.4, when the db2 (aka Berkeley DB) back end is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1528.

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659251
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2011-006.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70891

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