CVE-2009-1886 Other in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Jun 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Format string vulnerability in Samba client allows arbitrary code execution via malicious filenames, requiring user interaction to open the file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-1886?

CVE-2009-1886 is a critical vulnerability in Samba Samba, published on 24 Jun 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in client/client.c in smbclient in Samba 3.2.0 through 3.2.12 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1886?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samba Samba.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1886?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-1886 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1886 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1886, ECHO-d41b-b5a4-6d7c, GHSA-gxc7-qp7g-rcxj.