SB2018031401 - Slackware Linux update for samba
Published: March 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031401
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1057)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to change password of arbitrary user on the server.The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user rights when changing passwords. An authenticated attacker can send a specially crated LDAP request to the directory server and change password of arbitrary AD user, including administrative accounts.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.