CVE-2010-2063: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 17 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the SMB1 packet chaining implementation in the chain_reply function in process.c in smbd in Samba 3.0.x before 3.3.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted field in a packet.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | >=3.0.0<=3.3.12 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Debian | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.samba.org/samba/ftp/patches/security/samba-3.0.37-CVE-2010-2063.patch
- http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2010-2063.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40145
- http://www.samba.org/samba/ftp/patches/security/samba-3.3.12-CVE-2010-2063.patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1486
- http://www.samba.org/samba/ftp/history/samba-3.3.13.html
- http://marc.info/?l=samba-announce&m=127668712312761&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1507
- http://osvdb.org/65518
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-951-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2061
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1504
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:119
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0488.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1517
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40210
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40221
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1505
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40293
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=873
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2010&m=slackware-security.471914
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40884
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129138831608422&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42319
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3063
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=130835366526620&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59481
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9859
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7115
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12427
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2063?
CVE-2010-2063 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing a denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2063?
To fix CVE-2010-2063, upgrade Samba to version 3.3.13 or later to address the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-2063?
Samba versions 3.0.x before 3.3.13, as well as specific Ubuntu and Debian Linux versions, are affected by CVE-2010-2063.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-2063 facilitate?
CVE-2010-2063 facilitates remote attacks that can result in memory corruption and daemon crashes.
Can CVE-2010-2063 lead to arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2010-2063 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the buffer overflow.
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