CVE-2008-3789
First published: Wed Aug 27 2008(Updated: )
Samba 3.2.0 uses weak permissions (0666) for the (1) group_mapping.tdb and (2) group_mapping.ldb files, which allows local users to modify the membership of Unix groups.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | >=3.2.0<3.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/2
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496073
- http://samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2008-3789.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020770
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31601
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30837
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2440
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44678
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3789?
CVE-2008-3789 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to weak permissions that could allow unauthorized modifications to Unix group memberships.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3789?
To fix CVE-2008-3789, change the file permissions of group_mapping.tdb and group_mapping.ldb to restrict access to authorized users only.
What files are affected by CVE-2008-3789?
CVE-2008-3789 affects the group_mapping.tdb and group_mapping.ldb files in Samba.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3789?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2008-3789.
Which versions of Samba are vulnerable to CVE-2008-3789?
Samba versions from 3.2.0 to 3.2.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2008-3789.
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