[ GLSA 201805-07 ] Samba

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Samba: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201805-07)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-05-22
Bug(s): #588262, #619516, #639024, #650382
ID: 201805-07

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Samba, the worst of
which may allow remote execution of arbitrary code.


Background

Samba is a suite of SMB and CIFS client/server programs.

Affected Packages

Package: net-fs/samba
Vulnerable: < 4.5.16
Unaffected: >= 4.5.16
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Samba. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code, cause a Denial
of Service condition, conduct a man-in-the-middle attack, or obtain
sensitive information.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Samba users should upgrade to the latest version: