How severe is CVE-2015-2696?

CVE-2015-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2696?

CVE-2015-2696 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2696?

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-2015-2696 published?

CVE-2015-2696 was published on 2015-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2696

CVE-2015-2696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-18.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-18
Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
Published: 2015-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/gssapi/krb5/iakerb.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.14 relies on an inappropriate context handle, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer read and process crash) via a crafted IAKERB packet that is mishandled during a gss_inquire_context call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2696?: lib/gssapi/krb5/iakerb.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.14 relies on an inappropriate context handle, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer read and process crash) via a crafted IAKERB packet that is mishandled during a gss_inquire_context call.
How severe is CVE-2015-2696?: CVE-2015-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2696?: CVE-2015-2696 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2696?: 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-2015-2696 published?: CVE-2015-2696 was published on 2015-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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