How severe is CVE-2014-9422?

CVE-2014-9422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9422?

CVE-2014-9422 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9422?

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

When was CVE-2014-9422 published?

CVE-2014-9422 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9422

CVE-2014-9422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
Published: 2015-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The check_rpcsec_auth function in kadmin/server/kadm_rpc_svc.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.11.5, 1.12.x through 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a kadmin/* authorization check and obtain administrative access by leveraging access to a two-component principal with an initial "kadmind" substring, as demonstrated by a "ka/x" principal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9422?: The check_rpcsec_auth function in kadmin/server/kadm_rpc_svc.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.11.5, 1.12.x through 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a kadmin/* authorization check and obtain administrative access by leveraging access to a two-component principal with an initial "kadmind" substring, as demonstrated by a "ka/x" principal.
How severe is CVE-2014-9422?: CVE-2014-9422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9422?: CVE-2014-9422 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9422 published?: CVE-2014-9422 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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