CVE-2026-57914

MEDIUM

Apache Kerby: StackOverflow on parsing deeply nested ASN1 structures

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

By sending a deeply nested ASN1 structure to a Apache Kerby client or service, it's possible to trigger a StackOverFlow Exception which can lead to denial of service issues. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 21.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-400
Status published
Products (1)
Apache Software Foundation/Apache Kerby < 2.1.2
Published Jun 26, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 26, 2026