CVE-2022-3437 is a heap-based buffer overflow in Heimdal GSSAPI routines unwrap_des() and unwrap_des3(), including code used by Samba. When processing a maliciously small DES or Triple-DES protected packet, the decryption path can perform a length-limited write beyond a malloc()-allocated buffer.
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A medium-severity heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability in Samba within Heimdal that could enable denial of service. Apple addressed it in macOS Tahoe 26.7.
A remotely reachable heap-based buffer overflow in Heimdal GSSAPI DES/Triple-DES unwrap routines used by Samba. A maliciously small packet can cause denial of service.
A remotely triggerable heap-based buffer overflow in Heimdal GSSAPI DES/Triple-DES unwrap routines used by Samba. A crafted packet may cause denial of service.
Third-party-assigned vulnerability affecting macOS Tahoe and enabling sensitive-information disclosure from a privileged network position.
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