CVE-2000-0938: Medium severity Samba Samba vulnerability
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) in Samba 2.0.7 supplies a different error message when a valid username is provided versus an invalid name, which allows remote attackers to identify valid users on the server.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Samba Samba=2.0.7
Remediation
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0938?
CVE-2000-0938 has a moderate severity due to its potential for user enumeration.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0938?
To fix CVE-2000-0938, upgrade Samba to a version later than 2.0.7.
3
What is CVE-2000-0938?
CVE-2000-0938 is a vulnerability in Samba 2.0.7 that allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames through differing error messages.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0938?
Users running Samba version 2.0.7 are affected by CVE-2000-0938.
5
Can CVE-2000-0938 lead to other attacks?
Yes, CVE-2000-0938 can facilitate further attacks by allowing attackers to know valid usernames.