Buffer overflow in Samba

CVE-2007-6015

Stack-based buffer overflow in the send_mailslot function in nmbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.27a, when the "domain logons" option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GETDC mailslot request composed of a long GETDC string following an offset username in a SAMLOGON logon request.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.275 (97.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Samba — versions 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6015?
CVE-2007-6015 is a vulnerability in Samba, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2007-12-13.
Is CVE-2007-6015 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.