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CVE-2015-0240

First published: Wed Feb 11 2015(Updated: )

As per upstream samba advisory: All versions of Samba from 3.5.0 to 4.2.0rc4 are vulnerable to an unexpected code execution vulnerability in the smbd file server daemon. A malicious client could send packets that may set up the stack in such a way that the freeing of memory in a subsequent anonymous netlogon packet could allow execution of arbitrary code. This code would execute with root privileges.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Samba=3.5.0
Samba=3.5.1
Samba=3.5.2
Samba=3.5.3
Samba=3.5.4
Samba=3.5.5
Samba=3.5.6
Samba=3.5.7
Samba=3.5.8
Samba=3.5.9
Samba=3.5.10
Samba=3.5.11
Samba=3.5.12
Samba=3.5.13
Samba=3.5.14
Samba=3.5.15
Samba=3.5.16
Samba=3.5.17
Samba=3.5.18
Samba=3.5.19
Samba=3.5.20
Samba=3.5.21
Samba=3.5.22
Samba=3.6.0
Samba=3.6.1
Samba=3.6.2
Samba=3.6.10
Samba=3.6.11
Samba=3.6.12
Samba=3.6.13
Samba=3.6.14
Samba=3.6.15
Samba=3.6.16
Samba=3.6.17
Samba=3.6.18
Samba=3.6.19
Samba=3.6.20
Samba=3.6.21
Samba=3.6.22
Samba=3.6.23
Samba=3.6.24
Samba=4.0.0
Samba=4.0.1
Samba=4.0.2
Samba=4.0.3
Samba=4.0.4
Samba=4.0.5
Samba=4.0.6
Samba=4.0.7
Samba=4.0.8
Samba=4.0.9
Samba=4.0.10
Samba=4.0.11
Samba=4.0.12
Samba=4.0.13
Samba=4.0.14
Samba=4.0.15
Samba=4.0.16
Samba=4.0.17
Samba=4.0.18
Samba=4.0.19
Samba=4.0.20
Samba=4.0.21
Samba=4.0.22
Samba=4.0.23
Samba=4.0.24
Samba=4.1.0
Samba=4.1.1
Samba=4.1.2
Samba=4.1.3
Samba=4.1.4
Samba=4.1.5
Samba=4.1.6
Samba=4.1.7
Samba=4.1.8
Samba=4.1.9
Samba=4.1.10
Samba=4.1.11
Samba=4.1.12
Samba=4.1.13
Samba=4.1.14
Samba=4.1.15
Samba=4.1.16
Samba=4.2.0-rc1
Samba=4.2.0-rc2
Samba=4.2.0-rc3
Samba=4.2.0-rc4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=14.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0240?

    CVE-2015-0240 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0240?

    To fix CVE-2015-0240, upgrade Samba to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically any version after 4.2.0-rc4.

  • What versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2015-0240?

    CVE-2015-0240 affects all Samba versions from 3.5.0 to 4.2.0-rc4.

  • Can CVE-2015-0240 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-0240 can be exploited remotely by a malicious client sending crafted packets.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-0240?

    CVE-2015-0240 affects various platforms including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Linux, and SUSE Linux.

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