CVE-2022-1615: Medium severity samba vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2022
·
Updated

In Samba, GnuTLS gnutlsrnd() can fail and give predictable random values.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/samba<4.17
4.17
Samba Samba>=4.1.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Samba Samba>=4.1.0<4.17.0
Microsoft cbl2 samba

Event History

Sep 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1615?

CVE-2022-1615 is a vulnerability in Samba where GnuTLS gnutls_rnd() can fail and give predictable random values.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1615?

The severity of CVE-2022-1615 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-1615?

Samba versions 4.1.0 and above, as well as Fedora 37, are affected by CVE-2022-1615.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-1615?

To fix CVE-2022-1615, it is recommended to update Samba to a patched version or apply the necessary updates provided by the distribution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1615?

More information about CVE-2022-1615 can be found in the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=15103), [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/samba-team/samba/-/merge_requests/2644), [Fedora Mailing List](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZTTOLTHUHOV4SHCHCB5TAA4FQVJAWN4P/)

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