CVE-2001-0406
UnknownEPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | <= 2.0.7 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0305.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0319.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0326.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-015.0.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-048Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/670568US Government Resource
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0305.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0319.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0326.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-015.0.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-048Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/670568US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0406?
Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.
How severe is CVE-2001-0406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0406?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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