Access Restriction Bypass Affecting samba-client package, versions <2:4.17.8-0.amzn2023.0.1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (22nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-SAMBACLIENT-5671320
  • published8 Jun 2023
  • disclosed17 Nov 2024

Introduced: 8 Jun 2023

CVE-2020-25720  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-264  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 samba-client to version 2:4.17.8-0.amzn2023.0.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2023-190.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream samba-client package and not the samba-client package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in Samba where a delegated administrator with permission to create objects in Active Directory can write to all attributes of the newly created object, including security-sensitive attributes, even after the object's creation. This issue occurs because the administrator owns the object due to the lack of an Access Control List (ACL) at the time of creation and later being recognized as the 'creator owner.' The retained significant rights of the delegated administrator may not be well understood, potentially leading to unintended privilege escalation or security risks.

CVSS Scores

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