CVE-2004-1189
CVE-2004-1189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The add_to_history function in svr_principal.c in libkadm5srv for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) up to 1.3.5, when performing a password change, does not properly track the password policy's history count and the maximum number of keys, which can cause an array index out-of-bounds error and may allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1189?
- The add_to_history function in svr_principal.c in libkadm5srv for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) up to 1.3.5, when performing a password change, does not properly track the password policy's history count and the maximum number of keys, which can cause an array index out-of-bounds error and may allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1189?
- CVE-2004-1189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1189 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-1189?
- CVE-2004-1189 affects Mit Kerberos 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1189?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-1189 published?
- CVE-2004-1189 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000917
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110358420909358&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110548298407590&w=2
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2004-004-pwhist.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:156
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-012.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-045.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0069
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18621
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11911
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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