USN-3242-2: samba Ubuntu
CVSS: UnknownPublished
Published 30-03-2017Last modified 22-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
USN-3242-2 is a vulnerability in samba Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.
CVSS score
Not scored
010
No CVSS score recordedEPSS score
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0%100%
No EPSS score yetKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
samba regression USN-3242-1 fixed a vulnerability in Samba. The upstream fix introduced a regression when Samba is configured to disable following symbolic links. This update fixes the problem. Original advisory details: Jann Horn discovered that Samba incorrectly handled symlinks. An authenticated remote attacker could use this issue to access files on the server outside of the exported directories.
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Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ubuntu1 product
- samba< 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.7 | < 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.6
1 vendor · 1 product