Samba 1.9.18 inadvertently includes a prototype application, wsmbconf, which is installed with incorrect permissions including the setgid bit, which allows local users to read and write files and possibly gain privileges via bugs in the program.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samba | Samba | 1.9.18 (including) | 1.9.18 (including) |
References
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/SA-1998.35.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/11397
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1406
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/SA-1998.35.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/11397
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1406