REDHAT-BUG-2447318: Medium severity Samba Samba vfs_worm vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2026
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Updated

Samba: vfsworm does not block directory modification

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samba Samba vfs_worm

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Remove 'vfs_worm' from the 'vfs objects' list in smb.conf for any affected shares or otherwise disable the vfs_worm module until a corrected version is available, to prevent reliance on its WORM behavior.

    Samba (vfs_worm) vfs objects = remove vfs_worm / disable vfs_worm

Event History

Mar 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2447318?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2447318 is medium with a score of 4.

2

What does REDHAT-BUG-2447318 affect?

REDHAT-BUG-2447318 affects the Samba vfs_worm module.

3

What issue does REDHAT-BUG-2447318 introduce?

REDHAT-BUG-2447318 introduces a vulnerability where vfs_worm does not block directory modification.

4

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2447318?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2447318, update to the latest version of Samba that addresses this vulnerability.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2447318 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2447318 was published on March 13, 2026.

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