CVE-2011-0282

CVE-2011-0282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Mit Kerberos
• Published: 2011-02-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.6.x through 1.9, when an LDAP backend is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference or buffer over-read, and daemon crash) via a crafted principal name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0282?

The Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.6.x through 1.9, when an LDAP backend is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference or buffer over-read, and daemon crash) via a crafted principal name.

How severe is CVE-2011-0282?

CVE-2011-0282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0282?

CVE-2011-0282 primarily affects Mit Kerberos. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0282?

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

When was CVE-2011-0282 published?

CVE-2011-0282 was published on 2011-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43260
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43273
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43275
• http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8073
• http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2011-002.txt
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:024
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:025
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0199.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0200.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516299/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46271
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025037
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0330
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0333
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0347
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0464
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65323

Affected products (11)

• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos:5-1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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