CVE-2009-0844

CVE-2009-0844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Mit Kerberos
• Published: 2009-04-09
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The get_input_token function in the SPNEGO implementation in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.5 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted length value that triggers a buffer over-read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0844?

The get_input_token function in the SPNEGO implementation in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.5 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted length value that triggers a buffer over-read.

How severe is CVE-2009-0844?

CVE-2009-0844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0844?

CVE-2009-0844 primarily affects Mit Kerberos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0844?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0844 published?

CVE-2009-0844 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34594
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34617
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34622
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34628
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34630
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34637
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34640
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34734
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-09.xml
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256728-1
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-142.htm
• http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5047180.html
• http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5047181.html
• http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2009-001.txt
• http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0058
• http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0058
• http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396120
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/662091
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:098
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0408.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502526/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502546/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34408
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021867
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-755-1
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0960

Affected products (9)

• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos:5-1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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