Vulnerability Description
Samba 4.0.x before 4.0.24, 4.1.x before 4.1.16, and 4.2.x before 4.2rc4, when an Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) is configured, allows remote authenticated users to set the LDB userAccountControl UF_SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNT bit, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging delegation of authority for user-account or computer-account creation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00042.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62594
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72278
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031615
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slack
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2481-1
- https://download.samba.org/pub/samba/patches/security/samba-4.0.23-CVE-2014-8143Patch
- https://download.samba.org/pub/samba/patches/security/samba-4.1.15-CVE-2014-8143Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100596
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2014-8143PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00042.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62594
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72278
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8143?
CVE-2014-8143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Samba 4.0.x before 4.0.24, 4.1.x before 4.1.16, and 4.2.x before 4.2rc4, when an Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) is configured, allows remote authenticated users to set the LDB userAccountC...
How severe is CVE-2014-8143?
CVE-2014-8143 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Samba.