Vulnerability Description
Samba 3.2.0 uses weak permissions (0666) for the (1) group_mapping.tdb and (2) group_mapping.ldb files, which allows local users to modify the membership of Unix groups.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | >= 3.2.0, < 3.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496073Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2008-3789.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31601Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30837Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020770Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2440Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44678Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496073Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2008-3789.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31601Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30837Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020770Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2440Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3789?
CVE-2008-3789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Samba 3.2.0 uses weak permissions (0666) for the (1) group_mapping.tdb and (2) group_mapping.ldb files, which allows local users to modify the membership of Unix groups.
How severe is CVE-2008-3789?
CVE-2008-3789 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-2008-3789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba.