CVE-2007-4572 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in Samba domain controllers via crafted requests, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-4572?
CVE-2007-4572 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Samba Samba, published on 16 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in nmbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.26a, when configured as a Primary or Backup Domain controller, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via crafted GETDC mailslot requests, related to handling of GETDC logon server requests.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samba Samba.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4572?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-4572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samba Samba
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4572, GHSA-c889-7vh4-j454.