CVE-2017-2619
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 11.18%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2619 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system not exported under the share definition.. EPSS estimates a 11.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system not exported under the share definition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | < 4.4.12 |
| Samba | Samba | >= 4.5.0, < 4.5.7 |
| Samba | Samba | >= 4.6.0, < 4.6.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97033Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038117Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1265Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2338Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2778Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2789Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1429472Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3816Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41740/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2017-2619.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97033Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038117Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1265Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2338Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2778Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2789Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1429472Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3816Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41740/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2017-2619.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2619?
Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system not exported under the share definition.
How severe is CVE-2017-2619?
CVE-2017-2619 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2619?
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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