The unix_clean_name function in Samba 2.2.x through 2.2.11, and 3.0.x before 3.0.2a, trims certain directory names down to absolute paths, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the specified share restrictions and read, write, or list arbitrary files via "/.////" style sequences in pathnames.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.2
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade samba | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 3, 2004 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade ja-sambaUpgrade samba | Dec 10, 2025 | Sep 30, 2004 |
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