SB2016080111 - NULL pointer dereference in web.mit.edu krb5

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SB2016080111 - NULL pointer dereference in web.mit.edu krb5

Published: August 1, 2016 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016080111
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3120)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via an S4U2Self request.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References