REDHAT-BUG-2370453: Medium severity samba vulnerability

Published Jun 5, 2025
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Updated

All versions of Samba starting with 4.21.0 are vulnerable to a improper authorization issue. smbd does not pick up group membership changes when re-authenticating an expired SMB session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samba Samba>=4.21.0

Event History

Jun 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2370453?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2370453 is categorized as a high severity due to improper authorization issues.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2370453?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2370453, upgrade Samba to a version higher than 4.21.0 to address the improper authorization vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Samba are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2370453?

All versions of Samba starting from 4.21.0 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2370453.

4

What type of issue is described in REDHAT-BUG-2370453?

REDHAT-BUG-2370453 describes an improper authorization issue related to group membership changes and expired SMB sessions.

5

Can REDHAT-BUG-2370453 lead to security breaches?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2370453 can potentially lead to security breaches by not recognizing relevant group membership changes.

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