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Family: Denial of Service --> Category: infos
Samba Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
checks samba version
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote Samba server, according to its version number, is vulnerable
to a remote Denial Of Service vulnerability and a remote buffer overflow.
The Wild Card DoS vulnerability may allow a possible hacker to make the remote
server consume excessive CPU cycles.
The QFILEPATHINFO Remote buffer overflow vulnerability may allow a possible hacker
to execute code on the server.
A possible hacker needs a valid account or enough credentials to exploit those
flaws.
Solution : upgrade to Samba 3.0.8
See also : http://us4.samba.org/samba/security/CAN-2004-0882.html
See also : http://us4.samba.org/samba/security/CAN-2004-0930.html
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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