CVE-2016-3119

What it is

The process_db_args function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the LDAP KDB module in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.13.4 and 1.14.x through 1.14.1 mishandles the DB argument, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request to modify a principal.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

39.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-03-26 01:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:45 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 39.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-03-26 01:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:45 UTC

Exploit probability

39.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Opensuse Leap 42.1
• Opensuse 13.2
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.0
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.0.6
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.1
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.1.1
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.2
• Mit Kerberos 5 1.2.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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