SB2016031801 - SUSE Linux update for samba
Published: March 18, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016031801
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect ACL get/set allowed on symlink path (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7560)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to launch a symlink attack.The vulnerability exists in Samba. A remote authenticated attacker can overwrite access control lists on the directory by creating a symbolic link to a file or directory using SMB1 UNIX extensions and then issuing a non-UNIX SMB1.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a symlink attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.