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Category:   Application (File Transfer/Sharing)  >   Samba CIFS Vendors:   Samba.org
(HP Issues Fix for HP-UX) Samba 'smb.conf' Scripts Input Validation Flaw Lets Remote Users Inject Arbitrary Commands
SecurityTracker Alert ID:  1018197
SecurityTracker URL:  http://securitytracker.com/id/1018197
CVE Reference:   CVE-2007-2447   (Links to External Site)
Date:  Jun 5 2007
Impact:   Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
Fix Available:  Yes  Vendor Confirmed:  Yes  
Version(s): 3.0.0 - 3.0.25rc3
Description:   A vulnerability was reported in Samba. A remote user can execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

When several scripts defined in 'smb.conf' are invoked, user-supplied input is not properly validated before being passed to '/bin/sh'. A remote user or remote authenticated user can send specially crafted data to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The code will run with the privileges of the target service.

The 'username map script' option (not a default option) is affected. Other functions are also affected.

The vendor was notified on May 7, 2007.

iDefense Labs reported this vulnerability.

Impact:   A remote user can execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
Solution:   HP has issued a fix for CIFS Server (revision A.02.03.02 or later) for HP-UX.

The HP advisory is available at:

http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01067768

Vendor URL:  www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2007-2447.html (Links to External Site)
Cause:   Input validation error
Underlying OS:   UNIX (HP/UX)

Message History:   This archive entry is a follow-up to the message listed below.
May 14 2007 Samba 'smb.conf' Scripts Input Validation Flaw Lets Remote Users Inject Arbitrary Commands



 Source Message Contents

Date:  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:58:41 -0400
Subject:  HPSBUX02218 SSRT071424 rev.1 - HP-UX running CIFS Server (Samba), Remote Arbitrary Code Execution



https://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01067768

CVE-2007-2446, CVE-2007-2447
 
 


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