CRITICAL
CVE-2007-2798
CWE-787Published: June 26, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the rename_principal_2_svc function in kadmind for MIT Kerberos 1.5.3, 1.6.1, and other versions allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to rename a principal.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2798 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (106)
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://osvdb.org/36595Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25800Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25801Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25814Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25821Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25870Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25875Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25888Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25890Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2798
CVSS Score9.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-787
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 26, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-787)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2798 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.