Samba up to 3.2.12 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samba up to 3.2.12 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-1886. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Samba up to 3.2.12 (File Transfer Software). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in client/client.c in smbclient in Samba 3.2.0 through 3.2.12 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.

The weakness was presented 06/24/2009 by Jeremy Allison (Website). The advisory is available at vupen.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-1886 since 06/02/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/24/2024).

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 39928 (openSUSE Security Update : cifs-mount (cifs-mount-1036)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165649 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update dhcp-client (SUSE-SA:2009:037)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51328), Exploit-DB (33053), Tenable (39928), SecurityFocus (BID 35472†) and Secunia (SA35539†). See VDB-3810, VDB-43706, VDB-43674 and VDB-43673 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 39928
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : cifs-mount (cifs-mount-1036)
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OpenVAS ID: 64311
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1823-1 (samba)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: samba.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Jeremy Allison
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-1886 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48738

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X-Force: 51328
SecurityFocus: 35472 - Samba Format String And Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 35539 - Samba Security Bypass and Format String Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1022441 - Samba smbclient Format String Bug May Let Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 22767 - Samba 3.2.0 - 3.2.12 Smbclient Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-1664

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/24/2024 03:04
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (63), 02/11/2017 10:22 (19), 08/11/2021 21:19 (2), 12/24/2024 03:04 (18)
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