What is the severity of CVE-2022-42898?

CVE-2022-42898 has a severity rating of HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVE-2022-42898: High Vulnerability in MIT Kerberos 5

CVE-2022-42898 is a high-severity vulnerability in MIT Kerberos 5 that allows for remote code execution on affected systems. Organizations must prioritize patching to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

HIGHCVSS 8.8 · Published December 25, 2022

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The vulnerability was published on December 25, 2022, and has since been modified. As of now, there are no known exploits in the wild, but the potential for exploitation remains a concern. Security teams should remain vigilant and implement necessary updates to mitigate risks.

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CVE-2022-42898: High Vulnerability in MIT Kerberos 5

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