GNU Samba up to 3.x reply_netbios_packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU Samba up to 3.x. Impacted is the function reply_netbios_packet. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-4572. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GNU Samba up to 3.x (File Transfer Software). This affects the function reply_netbios_packet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in nmbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.26a, when configured as a Primary or Backup Domain controller, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via crafted GETDC mailslot requests, related to handling of GETDC logon server requests.

The weakness was shared 11/15/2007 by Alin Rad Pop with Secunia Research (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at us1.samba.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-4572 since 08/28/2007. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13609 (Solaris 9 (x86) : 114685-17), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185033 (HP-UX Running HP CIFS Server (Samba) Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX02341)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at us1.samba.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38501), Tenable (13609), SecurityFocus (BID 26454†), OSVDB (39180†) and Secunia (SA30835†). The entries VDB-3460 and VDB-42567 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 13609
Nessus Name: Solaris 9 (x86) : 114685-17
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OpenVAS ID: 59236
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1409-1 (samba)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: us1.samba.org

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07/12/2004 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: us1.samba.org
Researcher: Alin Rad Pop
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4572 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4572
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3459

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X-Force: 38501 - Samba nmbd buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 26454 - Samba NMBD Logon Request Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 30835 - HP-UX HP CIFS Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 39180 - Samba nmbd Crafted GETDC mailslot Request Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1018954
Vupen: ADV-2008-1908

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2007 13:49
Updated: 04/28/2019 20:37
Changes: 12/03/2007 13:49 (97), 04/28/2019 20:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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