CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1162

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-1162 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before version 2.2.0a. This allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files by using '..' in a NETBIOS name, which is used as the name for a .log file.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may face data loss or file corruption, leading to significant disruptions in system operations. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over log files.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to Samba version 2.2.0a or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, conducting a configuration audit and monitoring logs for potential attack attempts is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files via a .. in a NETBIOS name, which is used as the name for a .log file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS