SB2017052510 - CentOS 7 update for Samba
Published: May 25, 2017 Updated: March 30, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017052510
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure library loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7494)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable server.The vulnerability exists due to insecure library loading mechanism, when processing files on file shares. A remote attacker with ability to upload file on SMB share can upload and execute arbitrary shared library on the server with privileges of the Samba process.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.