CVE-2007-5398: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 16, 2007
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the replynetbiospacket function in nmbd/nmbdpackets.c in nmbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.26a, when operating as a WINS server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted WINS Name Registration requests followed by a WINS Name Query request.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Samba Samba=3.0.19
Samba Samba=3.0.14a
Samba Samba=3.0.3
Samba Samba=3.0.8
Samba Samba=3.0.25-pre2
Samba Samba=3.0.25b
Samba Samba=3.0.2a
Samba Samba=3.0.5
Samba Samba=3.0.26a
Samba Samba=3.0.6
Samba Samba=3.0.21a
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc1
Samba Samba=3.0.23
Samba Samba=3.0.4-rc1
Samba Samba=3.0.20a
Samba Samba=3.0.21b
Samba Samba=3.0.0
Samba Samba=3.0.9
Samba Samba=3.0.11
Samba Samba=3.0.7
Samba Samba=3.0.13
Samba Samba=3.0.20b
Samba Samba=3.0.16
Samba Samba=3.0.17
Samba Samba=3.0.21
Samba Samba=3.0.26
Samba Samba=3.0.14
Samba Samba=3.0.25-pre1
Samba Samba=3.0.21c
Samba Samba=3.0.23b
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc3
Samba Samba=3.0.2
Samba Samba=3.0.12
Samba Samba=3.0.20
Samba Samba=3.0.18
Samba Samba=3.0.25a
Samba Samba=3.0.25c
Samba Samba=3.0.24
Samba Samba=3.0.10
Samba Samba=3.0.23d
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc2
Samba Samba=3.0.23c
Samba Samba=3.0.15
Samba Samba=3.0.23a
Samba Samba=3.0.4
Samba Samba=3.0.25
Samba Samba=3.0.1
Samba Samba=3.0.22

Event History

Nov 16, 2007
CVE Published
06:46 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5398?

CVE-2007-5398 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5398?

To fix CVE-2007-5398, update your Samba installation to version 3.0.26b or higher.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5398?

CVE-2007-5398 affects Samba versions from 3.0.0 through 3.0.26a when configured as a WINS server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5398?

CVE-2007-5398 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2007-5398 remotely?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2007-5398 remotely through crafted WINS Name Registration requests.

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