TCP_EXPLOIT kadmind buffer overflow attempt

 

Code: p462

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit vulnerable versions of the Kerberos version 4 administration daemon (kadmind).

Impact: Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to the target host along with other hosts in the kerberos realm.

Corrective: Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.