Package        : krb5
Version        : 1.12.1+dfsg-19+deb8u5
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-5729 CVE-2018-5730 CVE-2018-20217


krb5, a MIT Kerberos implementation, had several flaws in LDAP DN 
checking, which could be used to circumvent a DN containership check by 
supplying special parameters to some calls.
Further an attacker could crash the KDC by making S4U2Self requests.


For Debian 8 "Jessie", 
these problems have been fixed in version 1.12.1+dfsg-19+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your krb5 packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1643-1: krb5 security update

January 25, 2019
krb5, a MIT Kerberos implementation, had several flaws in LDAP DN checking, which could be used to circumvent a DN containership check by supplying special parameters to some calls

Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie",
these problems have been fixed in version 1.12.1+dfsg-19+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your krb5 packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : krb5
Version : 1.12.1+dfsg-19+deb8u5
CVE ID : CVE-2018-5729 CVE-2018-5730 CVE-2018-20217

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