CVE-2007-6015: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 13, 2007
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmailslot function in nmbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.27a, when the "domain logons" option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GETDC mailslot request composed of a long GETDC string following an offset username in a SAMLOGON logon request.

Affected Software

61 affected components
Samba Samba=3.0.14a
Samba Samba=2.2.1a
Samba Samba=3.0.27
Samba Samba=2.0.10
Samba Samba=2.2.12
Samba Samba=3.0.25-pre2
Samba Samba=2.0.1
Samba Samba=3.0.25b
Samba Samba=2.2.3a
Samba Samba=2.0.2
Samba Samba=3.0.2a
Samba Samba=2.2.8a
Samba Samba=3.0.26a
Samba Samba=3.0.21a
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc1
Samba Samba=3.0.20a
Samba Samba=2.2.9
Samba Samba=2.2.3
Samba Samba=3.0.21b
Samba Samba=2.0.6
Samba Samba=3.0.0
Samba Samba=2.2.11
Samba Samba=3.0.11
Samba Samba=2.0.4
Samba Samba=3.0.13
Samba Samba=3.0.20b
Samba Samba=2.2.7a
Samba Samba=2.2.4
Samba Samba=2.0.9
Samba Samba=3.0.21
Samba Samba=3.0.26
Samba Samba=3.0.14
Samba Samba=3.0.25-pre1
Samba Samba=2.0.3
Samba Samba=3.0.21c
Samba Samba=3.0.23b
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc3
Samba Samba=2.2.6
Samba Samba=2.2.8
Samba Samba=3.0.2
Samba Samba=3.0.12
Samba Samba=3.0.20
Samba Samba=2.2.0a
Samba Samba=2.0.7
Samba Samba=2.0.8
Samba Samba=3.0.25a
Samba Samba=3.0.25c
Samba Samba=3.0.24
Samba Samba=3.0.10
Samba Samba=2.2.2
Samba Samba=2.0.5
Samba Samba=3.0.23d
Samba Samba=3.0.25-rc2
Samba Samba=2.2.0
Samba Samba=2.2.5
Samba Samba=3.0.23c
Samba Samba=2.2.7
Samba Samba=3.0.23a
Samba Samba=3.0.25
Samba Samba=3.0.1
Samba Samba=3.0.22

Event History

Dec 13, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6015?

CVE-2007-6015 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6015?

To fix CVE-2007-6015, upgrade to a patched version of Samba that is not vulnerable, such as version 3.0.27 or later.

3

What versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2007-6015?

CVE-2007-6015 affects Samba versions from 3.0.0 to 3.0.27a when the 'domain logons' option is enabled.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2007-6015?

The impact of CVE-2007-6015 includes the ability for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

Is CVE-2007-6015 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2007-6015 is remotely exploitable, allowing attackers to target systems over a network.

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