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CVE-2017-7494: Samba Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )

Samba contains a remote code execution vulnerability, allowing a malicious client to upload a shared library to a writable share and then cause the server to load and execute it.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba>=3.5.0<4.4.0
Samba>=4.4.0<4.4.14
Samba>=4.5.0<4.5.10
Samba>=4.6.0<4.6.4
Debian=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Samba

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the CVE ID of the Samba vulnerability?

    The CVE ID of the Samba vulnerability is CVE-2017-7494.

  • What is the title of the Samba vulnerability?

    The title of the Samba vulnerability is Samba Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

  • What is the description of the Samba vulnerability?

    The Samba vulnerability allows a malicious client to upload a shared library to a writable share and then cause the server to load and execute it.

  • What is the affected software by the Samba vulnerability?

    The affected software by the Samba vulnerability is Samba.

  • How can I fix the Samba vulnerability?

    To fix the Samba vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Samba.

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