CVE-2002-2196: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Samba before 2.2.5 does not properly terminate the enum_csc_policy data structure, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | <=2.2.4 | |
| Samba | =1.9.17 | |
| Samba | =1.9.17-p1 | |
| Samba | =1.9.17-p3 | |
| Samba | =1.9.17-p4 | |
| Samba | =1.9.17-p5 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p1 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p10 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p2 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p3 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p4 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p5 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p6 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p7 | |
| Samba | =1.9.18-p8 | |
| Samba | =2.0.0 | |
| Samba | =2.0.5a | |
| Samba | =2.2.1 | |
| Samba | =2.2.1a | |
| Samba | =2.2.3a | |
| Samba | =2.2a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2196?
CVE-2002-2196 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2196?
To fix CVE-2002-2196, upgrade Samba to version 2.2.5 or later as it resolves the buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2002-2196?
CVE-2002-2196 affects Samba versions earlier than 2.2.5, including 1.9.x and 2.2.x series.
Can CVE-2002-2196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-2196 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-2196?
The potential impacts of CVE-2002-2196 include system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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- version/samba/1.9.17-p5
- version/samba/1.9.18-p1
- version/samba/1.9.18-p10
- version/samba/1.9.18-p2
- version/samba/1.9.18-p3
- version/samba/1.9.18-p4
- version/samba/1.9.18-p5
- version/samba/1.9.18-p6
- version/samba/1.9.18-p7
- version/samba/1.9.18-p8
- version/samba/2.0.0
- version/samba/2.0.5a
- version/samba/2.2.1
- version/samba/2.2.1a
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