Packages
- samba - SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for Unix
Details
USN-3242-1 fixed a vulnerability in Samba. The upstream fix introduced a
regression when Samba is configured to disable following symbolic links.
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Jann Horn discovered that Samba incorrectly handled symlinks. An
authenticated remote attacker could use this issue to access files on the
server outside of the exported directories.
USN-3242-1 fixed a vulnerability in Samba. The upstream fix introduced a
regression when Samba is configured to disable following symbolic links.
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Jann Horn discovered that Samba incorrectly handled symlinks. An
authenticated remote attacker could use this issue to access files on the
server outside of the exported directories.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.10 yakkety | samba – 2:4.4.5+dfsg-2ubuntu5.5 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.6 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.7 | ||
| 12.04 precise | samba – 2:3.6.25-0ubuntu0.12.04.10 | ||
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