SUSE Linux update for samba



Published: 2016-03-29
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2015-7560
CWE-ID CWE-61
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect ACL get/set allowed on symlink path

EUVDB-ID: #VU242

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7560

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00092.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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