Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files via a .. in a NETBIOS name, which is used as the name for a .log file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 2.0.5 |
| Hp | Cifs-9000 Server | a.01.05 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011002-01-P
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-105.shtml
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000405
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-027-01
- http://us1.samba.org/samba/whatsnew/macroexploit.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-024.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-065
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-062.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-086.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/3423
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/193027ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2928ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6731
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011002-01-P
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-105.shtml
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1162?
CVE-2001-1162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files via a .. in a NETBIOS name, which is used...
How severe is CVE-2001-1162?
CVE-2001-1162 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba, Hp Cifs-9000 Server.