How severe is CVE-2011-0285?

CVE-2011-0285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0285?

CVE-2011-0285 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0285?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0285 published?

CVE-2011-0285 was published on 2011-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0285

CVE-2011-0285 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
Published: 2011-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0285?: The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.
How severe is CVE-2011-0285?: CVE-2011-0285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0285?: CVE-2011-0285 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0285 published?: CVE-2011-0285 was published on 2011-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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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