Vulnerability Description
The Winbind nss_info extension (nsswitch/idmap_ad.c) in idmap_ad.so in Samba 3.0.25 through 3.0.25c, when the "winbind nss info" option is set to rfc2307 or sfu, grants all local users the privileges of gid 0 when the (1) RFC2307 or (2) Services for UNIX (SFU) primary group attribute is not defined.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 3.0.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26764PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26776
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26795
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26834
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3135
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1016.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1017.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2007-4138.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25636Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018681
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3120
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4138?
CVE-2007-4138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The Winbind nss_info extension (nsswitch/idmap_ad.c) in idmap_ad.so in Samba 3.0.25 through 3.0.25c, when the "winbind nss info" option is set to rfc2307 or sfu, grants all local users the privileges ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4138?
CVE-2007-4138 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba.