CVE-2024-26461 is a memory leak vulnerability found in Kerberos 5 (krb5) version 1.21.2. Specifically, the flaw resides in the /krb5/src/lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c file. Despite the low CVSS score of 0, this vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service conditions. With a SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30, the threat is currently considered low priority, but its presence "In The Wild" suggests potential for increased exploitation. Organizations using Kerberos 5 should monitor for updates or mitigations to prevent potential system instability. This memory leak, categorized under CWE-770, could gradually degrade system performance over time. While not immediately critical, addressing it prevents future operational issues.