USN-7542-1: Kerberos vulnerability

USN-7542-1: Kerberos vulnerability

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/rss.xml / Wed, 05/28/2025 - 23:42
It was discovered that Kerberos allowed the usage of weak cryptographic standards. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information. This update introduces the allow_rc4 and allow_des3 configuration options, and disables the usage of RC4 and 3DES ciphers by default. Users are advised to discontinue their usage and upgrade to stronger encryption protocols. If the use of the insecure RC4 and 3DES algorithms is necessary, they can be enabled with the aforementioned configuration options.

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Kenya Education Network CERT(KENET-CERT) is a Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team and Co-ordination Center operated by the National Research and Education Network of Kenya. KENET-CERT coordination center promotes awareness on cybersecurity incidences as well as coordinates and assists member institutions in responding effectively to cyber security threats and incidences. KENET-CERT works closely with Kenya's National CIRT coordination center (CIRT/CC) as a sector CIRT for the academic institutions. KENET promotes use of ICT in Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya. KENET aims to interconnect all the Universities, Tertiary and Research Institutions in Kenya by setting up a cost effective and sustainable private network with high speed access to the global Internet. KENET also facilitates electronic communication among students and faculties in member institutions, share learning and teaching resources by collaboration in Research and Development of Educational content.