MEDIUM
CVE-2013-1418
CWE-476Published: November 18, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The setup_server_realm function in main.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.10.7, when multiple realms are configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-1418 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0335.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7757Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00082.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00086.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.10/README-1.10.7.txtVendor Advisory
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http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.11/README-1.11.4.txtVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63555Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1026942Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/c2ccf4197f697c4ff143b8a786acdd875e70a89dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0335.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7757Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00082.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00086.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-1418
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 18, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-1418 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.