Description
Samba before 2.2.5 does not properly terminate the enum_csc_policy data structure, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | samba | 2.2.5 | — |
| Debian 13 | samba | 2.2.5 | — |
| Debian 12 | samba | 2.2.5 | — |
References
- [samba-technical] 20020613 struct enum_csc_policy isn't terminated mailing-list
- samba-memory-structure-bo(10010) vdb-entry
- RHBA-2002:209 vendor-advisory
- 5587 vdb-entry