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CVE-2007-2447

First published: Mon May 14 2007(Updated: )

The MS-RPC functionality in smbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.25rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving the (1) SamrChangePassword function, when the "username map script" smb.conf option is enabled, and allows remote authenticated users to execute commands via shell metacharacters involving other MS-RPC functions in the (2) remote printer and (3) file share management.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba=3.0.19
Samba=3.0.14a
Samba=3.0.3
Samba=3.0.8
Samba=3.0.25-pre2
Samba=3.0.2a
Samba=3.0.5
Samba=3.0.6
Samba=3.0.21a
Samba=3.0.25-rc1
Samba=3.0.23
Samba=3.0.4-rc1
Samba=3.0.20a
Samba=3.0.21b
Samba=3.0.0
Samba=3.0.9
Samba=3.0.11
Samba=3.0.7
Samba=3.0.13
Samba=3.0.20b
Samba=3.0.16
Samba=3.0.17
Samba=3.0.21
Samba=3.0.14
Samba=3.0.25-pre1
Samba=3.0.21c
Samba=3.0.23b
Samba=3.0.25-rc3
Samba=3.0.2
Samba=3.0.12
Samba=3.0.20
Samba=3.0.18
Samba=3.0.24
Samba=3.0.10
Samba=3.0.23d
Samba=3.0.25-rc2
Samba=3.0.23c
Samba=3.0.15
Samba=3.0.23a
Samba=3.0.4
Samba=3.0.1
Samba=3.0.22

Remedy

http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2007-2447.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2447?

    CVE-2007-2447 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2447?

    To fix CVE-2007-2447, update your Samba installation to a version later than 3.0.25rc3.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-2447?

    CVE-2007-2447 affects Samba versions 3.0.0 up to 3.0.25rc3.

  • Can CVE-2007-2447 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-2447 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted commands.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2007-2447 on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2007-2447 includes potential unauthorized access and control over affected systems.

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