Slackware Linux update for samba



Published: 2018-03-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-1057
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU10951

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1057

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package samba.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.449448


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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