CVE-2023-0225
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2023-0225 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Samba. An incomplete access check on dnsHostName allows authenticated but otherwise unprivileged users to delete this attribute from any object in the directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Samba. An incomplete access check on dnsHostName allows authenticated but otherwise unprivileged users to delete this attribute from any object in the directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | >= 4.17.0, < 4.17.7 |
| Samba | Samba | 4.18.0 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2023-0225.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2023-0225.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-0225?
A flaw was found in Samba. An incomplete access check on dnsHostName allows authenticated but otherwise unprivileged users to delete this attribute from any object in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-0225?
CVE-2023-0225 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0225?
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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