Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for samba

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU78573

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3347

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to SMB2 packet signing feature is not enforced if the server is configured with the "server signing = required" option or for SMB2 connections to Domain Controllers where SMB2 packet signing is mandatory. A remote attacker can intercept and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 9

samba (Red Hat package): before 4.17.5-103.el9_2

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4325

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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