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CVE-2017-2619

HighPublished

Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system...

Published: Mar 12, 2018
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Mar 27, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

11.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system not exported under the share definition.

Sources

Samba 4.5.2 - Symlink Race Permits Opening Files Outside Share DirectoryExploit
Google Security Research · multiple · Mar 27, 2017

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