CVE-2004-0186
UnknownEPSS 1.59%
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CVE-2004-0186 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. smbmnt in Samba 2.x and 3.x on Linux 2.6, when installed setuid, allows local users to gain root privileges by mounting a Samba share that contains a setuid root program, whose setuid attributes are not cleared when the share is mounted.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
smbmnt in Samba 2.x and 3.x on Linux 2.6, when installed setuid, allows local users to gain root privileges by mounting a Samba share that contains a setuid root program, whose setuid attributes are not cleared when the share is mounted.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 2.0 | — |
| Samba | Samba | 3.0.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.1 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6_test9_cvs | — |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-463Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9619Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-463Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9619Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0186?
smbmnt in Samba 2.x and 3.x on Linux 2.6, when installed setuid, allows local users to gain root privileges by mounting a Samba share that contains a setuid root program, whose setuid attributes are not cleared when the share is mounted.
How severe is CVE-2004-0186?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0186 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0186?
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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