How severe is CVE-2024-26462?

CVE-2024-26462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26462?

CVE-2024-26462 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26462?

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

Does CVE-2024-26462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23731.

When was CVE-2024-26462 published?

CVE-2024-26462 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26462

CVE-2024-26462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23731
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/kdc/ndr.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26462?: Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/kdc/ndr.c.
How severe is CVE-2024-26462?: CVE-2024-26462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26462?: CVE-2024-26462 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23731.
When was CVE-2024-26462 published?: CVE-2024-26462 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.21.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:cloud_volumes_ontap_mediator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:management_services_for_element_software_and_netapp_hci:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h610c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h610s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h615c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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