CVE-2023-5568
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5568 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-based Buffer Overflow flaw was discovered in Samba. It could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap-based Buffer Overflow flaw was discovered in Samba. It could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | < 4.19.2 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5568Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2245174Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=15491Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5568Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2245174Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=15491Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5568?
A heap-based Buffer Overflow flaw was discovered in Samba. It could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-5568?
CVE-2023-5568 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5568?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-5568?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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