Vulnerability Description
Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | <= 2.0.7 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0305.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0319.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0326.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-04/0608.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000395
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-015.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-048PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/670568US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-040.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2617
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0305.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0319.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0326.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-04/0608.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000395
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0406?
CVE-2001-0406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.
How severe is CVE-2001-0406?
CVE-2001-0406 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba.