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CVE-2007-0452

First published: Tue Feb 06 2007(Updated: )

smbd in Samba 3.0.6 through 3.0.23d allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU exhaustion) by renaming a file in a way that prevents a request from being removed from the deferred open queue, which triggers an infinite loop.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba=3.0.6
Samba=3.0.7
Samba=3.0.8
Samba=3.0.9
Samba=3.0.10
Samba=3.0.11
Samba=3.0.12
Samba=3.0.13
Samba=3.0.14a
Samba=3.0.20
Samba=3.0.20a
Samba=3.0.20b
Samba=3.0.21
Samba=3.0.21a
Samba=3.0.21b
Samba=3.0.21c
Samba=3.0.22
Samba=3.0.23
Samba=3.0.23a
Samba=3.0.23b
Samba=3.0.23c
Samba=3.0.23d

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0452?

    CVE-2007-0452 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0452?

    To fix CVE-2007-0452, upgrade to a Samba version that is not affected, such as Samba 3.0.24 or later.

  • What versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2007-0452?

    CVE-2007-0452 affects Samba versions from 3.0.6 through 3.0.23d.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-0452 facilitate?

    CVE-2007-0452 allows remote authenticated users to conduct a denial of service attack by causing memory and CPU exhaustion.

  • Can CVE-2007-0452 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-0452 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through the Samba service.

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