Improper Authentication Affecting python3-kdcproxy package, versions <0:0.4-5.module+el8.2.0+4691+a05b2456


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.1% (43rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3KDCPROXY-2321280
  • published11 Nov 2021
  • disclosed9 Nov 2021

Introduced: 9 Nov 2021

CVE-2020-25719  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-287  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-kdcproxy to version 0:0.4-5.module+el8.2.0+4691+a05b2456 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-kdcproxy package and not the python3-kdcproxy package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the way Samba, as an Active Directory Domain Controller, implemented Kerberos name-based authentication. The Samba AD DC, could become confused about the user a ticket represents if it did not strictly require a Kerberos PAC and always use the SIDs found within. The result could include total domain compromise.

CVSS Scores

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