Security Update:The Samba Team has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Samba
The Samba Team has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Samba
Status Type
Security Update
Private
Public
Date and Time
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 11:27
Reason
Security update
Impact
Samba users
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Samba Team has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Samba.
Advanced Users:For complete descriptions of the security updates, please go to:
- CVE-2019-10197: Combination of parameters and permissions can allow user to escape from the share path definition at: https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2019-10197.html [1]
AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
- All versions of Samba from 4.9.0 onwards
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY COMPUTER?
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates.
RELATED LINKS
- IT Security - http://it.ucsf.edu/security [2]