Description
OpenAFS before 1.4.15, 1.6.x before 1.6.5, and 1.7.x before 1.7.26 uses weak encryption (DES) for Kerberos keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the service key.
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 13 | openafs | 1.6.5-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openafs | 1.6.5-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | openafs | 1.6.1-3+deb7u1 | DSA-2729-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | openafs | 1.4.12.1+dfsg-4+squeeze2 | DSA-2729-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2729-1 openafs - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-2729 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2014:244 vendor-advisory
- http://www.openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2013-003.txt