Slackware Linux update for samba
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1057 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU10951
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 7.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1057
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to change password of arbitrary user on the server.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user rights when changing passwords. An authenticated attacker can send a specially crated LDAP request to the directory server and change password of arbitrary AD user, including administrative accounts.
Update the affected package samba.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
