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CVE-2017-2619

HighCVSS 7.5 / 10
Published Mar 12, 2018·Last modified Apr 16, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Samba before versions 4.6.1, 4.5.7 and 4.4.11 are vulnerable to a malicious client using a symlink race to allow access to areas of the server file system not exported under the share definition.

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.5

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
7.3

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
11.18%

The exploit probability is low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Functional

A functional exploit is available for this vulnerability (1 exploit found).

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