Improper input validation in Samba
CVE-2018-1140
A missing input sanitization flaw was found in the implementation of LDP database used for the LDAP server. An attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of service against a samba server, used as a Active Directory Domain Controller. All versions of Samba from 4.8.0 onwards are vulnerable
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.108 (95.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Samba
- The Samba Team — versions 4.8.0 and newer
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1140?
- CVE-2018-1140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-08-22.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1140?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.