Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files via a .. in a NETBIOS name, which is used as the name for a .log file.
Products
- HP CIFS_9000 Server A.01.05
- HP CIFS_9000 Server A.01.06
- Samba 2.0.5
- Samba 2.0.5
- Samba 2.0.5a
- Samba 2.0.6
- Samba 2.0.7
- Samba 2.0.8
- Samba 2.0.9
- Samba 2.2.0
- Samba 2.2.0
- Samba 2.2.0a
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1162, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1162 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References