Packages
- samba - SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for Unix
Details
Michael Hanselmann discovered that Samba incorrectly handled registry
files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to create new
registry files outside of the share, contrary to expectations.
Michael Hanselmann discovered that Samba incorrectly handled registry
files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to create new
registry files outside of the share, contrary to expectations.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.10 cosmic | libsmbclient – 2:4.8.4+dfsg-2ubuntu2.3 | ||
| samba – 2:4.8.4+dfsg-2ubuntu2.3 | |||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libsmbclient – 2:4.7.6+dfsg~ubuntu-0ubuntu2.9 | ||
| samba – 2:4.7.6+dfsg~ubuntu-0ubuntu2.9 | |||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libsmbclient – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.19 | ||
| samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.19 | |||
| 14.04 LTS trusty | libsmbclient – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.20 | ||
| samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.20 | |||
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