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CVE-2007-0472

3.7 · LOW

Multiple race conditions in Smb4K before 0.8.0 allow local users to (1) modify arbitrary files via unspecified manipulations of Smb4K's lock file, which is not properly handled by the remove_lock_f…

Published Feb 3, 2007smb4kEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2007-0472 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting smb4k smb4k. It was published on February 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple race conditions in Smb4K before 0.8.0 allow local users to (1) modify arbitrary files via unspecified manipulations of Smb4K's lock file, which is not properly handled by the remove_lock_file function in core/smb4kfileio.cpp, and (2) add lines to the sudoers file via a symlink attack on temporary files, which isn't properly handled by the writeFile function in core/smb4kfileio.cpp.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smb4k. Update smb4k to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0472?

CVE-2007-0472 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting smb4k smb4k. It was published on February 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-0472?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0472?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smb4k. Update smb4k to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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