CVE-2013-4496: Medium severity Samba Samba vulnerability
Samba 3.x before 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.16, and 4.1.x before 4.1.6 does not enforce the password-guessing protection mechanism for all interfaces, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via brute-force ChangePasswordUser2 (1) SAMR or (2) RAP attempts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4496?
CVE-2013-4496 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to exploit weak password policies through brute-force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4496?
To fix CVE-2013-4496, upgrade Samba to versions 3.6.23, 4.0.16, or 4.1.6 or higher to ensure password-guessing protection mechanisms are properly enforced.
Which versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2013-4496?
CVE-2013-4496 affects Samba versions prior to 3.6.23, 4.0.x prior to 4.0.16, and 4.1.x prior to 4.1.6.
What impact does CVE-2013-4496 have on security?
CVE-2013-4496 increases the risk of unauthorized access, as it allows attackers to perform brute-force password attacks on affected systems.
Is my Ubuntu system vulnerable to CVE-2013-4496?
Yes, if you are running an affected version of Samba on Ubuntu 10.04, 12.04, 12.10, or 13.10, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2013-4496.