CVE-2009-2813: Medium severity red hat fedora vulnerability
Samba 3.4 before 3.4.2, 3.3 before 3.3.8, 3.2 before 3.2.15, and 3.0.12 through 3.0.36, as used in the SMB subsystem in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 when Windows File Sharing is enabled, Fedora 11, and other operating systems, does not properly handle errors in resolving pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended sharing restrictions, and read, create, or modify files, in certain circumstances involving user accounts that lack home directories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2813?
CVE-2009-2813 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2813?
To fix CVE-2009-2813, update Samba to version 3.4.2 or a later version that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2009-2813?
CVE-2009-2813 affects Samba versions 3.0.12 to 3.0.36, 3.2 prior to 3.2.15, 3.3 prior to 3.3.8, and 3.4 prior to 3.4.2.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2009-2813?
CVE-2009-2813 impacts multiple operating systems including Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Fedora 11.
Can CVE-2009-2813 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2813 can be exploited remotely if Windows File Sharing is enabled on the affected systems.