Samba enum_csc_policy memory structure buffer overflow
| samba-memory-structure-bo (10010) |  High Risk |
Description:
Samba is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by a vulnerability in the enum_csc_policy memory structure, which fails to terminate properly. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and possibly execute code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For FreeBSD Ports Collection:
Upgrade to the latest ports collection, as listed in FreeBSD Security Notice FreeBSD-SN-02:05. See References.
References:
- FreeBSD Security Notice FreeBSD-SN-02:05 : security issues in ports.
- Samba Project Web site: Samba.
- Samba-Technical Mailing List, Thu Jun 13 22:22:02 2002: struct enum_csc_policy isn't terminated.
- BID-5587: Samba Improperly Terminated Struct Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-2196: Samba before 2.2.5 does not properly terminate the enum_csc_policy data structure, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Platforms Affected:
- FreeBSD FreeBSD Ports Collection
- Samba Samba 1.9.17 P5
- Samba Samba 1.9.17 P4
- Samba Samba 1.9.17 P3
- Samba Samba 1.9.17 P1
- Samba Samba 1.9.17
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P7
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P8
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P6
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P5
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P4
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P3
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P1
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P10
- Samba Samba 1.9.18 P2
- Samba Samba 2.0.0
- Samba Samba 2.0.5a
- Samba Samba 2.2.1
- Samba Samba 2.2.1a
- Samba Samba 2.2.3a
- Samba Samba 2.2a
Reported:
Aug 28, 2002
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