USN-3976-2: Samba vulnerability
USN-3976-1 fixed a vulnerability in Samba. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Isaac Boukris and Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba incorrectly checked S4U2Self packets. In certain environments, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID in USN-3976-2?
The vulnerability ID in USN-3976-2 is CVE-2018-16860.
What software is affected by the Samba vulnerability in USN-3976-2?
The Samba vulnerability in USN-3976-2 affects Samba version 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.20+esm1 on Ubuntu 14.04 and Samba version 2:3.6.25-0ubuntu0.12.04.18 on Ubuntu 12.04.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16860?
The severity of CVE-2018-16860 is not specified.
How can I fix the Samba vulnerability in USN-3976-2?
To fix the Samba vulnerability in USN-3976-2, update Samba package to version 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.20+esm1 for Ubuntu 14.04 and version 2:3.6.25-0ubuntu0.12.04.18 for Ubuntu 12.04.
Where can I find more information about USN-3976-2?
You can find more information about USN-3976-2 on the Ubuntu security website.