Vulnerability Description
The owner_set function in smbcacls.c in smbcacls in Samba 4.0.x before 4.0.16 and 4.1.x before 4.1.6 removes an ACL during use of a --chown or --chgrp option, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended administrative change.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 4.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136864.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134717.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00062.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.0.16.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.1.6.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2013-6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66232
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10327
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136864.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134717.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00062.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.0.16.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.1.6.html
- http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2013-6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66232
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6442?
CVE-2013-6442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The owner_set function in smbcacls.c in smbcacls in Samba 4.0.x before 4.0.16 and 4.1.x before 4.1.6 removes an ACL during use of a --chown or --chgrp option, which allows remote attackers to bypass i...
How severe is CVE-2013-6442?
CVE-2013-6442 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba.