critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6015: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 13 2007(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the send_mailslot 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.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

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

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1114.html

Remedy

http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2007-6015.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6015?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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