Description
The krb5-send-pr script in the kerberos5 (krb5) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | krb5 | 1.13.2+dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | krb5 | 1.13.2+dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | krb5 | 1.13.2+dfsg-2 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 3 | krb5 +4 | 1.2.7-38 | RHSA-2005:012 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2005:012 Red Hat Security Advisory: krb5 security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
References
- script-temporary-file-overwrite(17583) vdb-entry
- 2004-0050 vendor-advisory
- 11289 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200410-24 vendor-advisory
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136304
- RHSA-2005:012 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10497 vdb-entry signature
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