Packages
- samba - SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for Unix
Details
USN-5142-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Samba. Some of the upstream changes
introduced regressions in name mapping and backups.
Please see the following upstream bugs for more information:
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14901
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14918
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Stefan Metzmacher discovered that Samba incorrectly handled SMB1 client
 connections. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to downgrade
 connections to plaintext authentication. (CVE-2016-2124)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba incorrectly mapping domain users to
 local users. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to
 become root on domain members. (
USN-5142-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Samba. Some of the upstream changes
introduced regressions in name mapping and backups.
Please see the following upstream bugs for more information:
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14901
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14918
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Stefan Metzmacher discovered that Samba incorrectly handled SMB1 client
 connections. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to downgrade
 connections to plaintext authentication. (CVE-2016-2124)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba incorrectly mapping domain users to
 local users. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to
 become root on domain members. (CVE-2020-25717)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba did not correctly sandbox Kerberos
 tickets issues by an RODC. An RODC could print administrator tickets,
 contrary to expectations. (CVE-2020-25718)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba incorrectly handled Kerberos tickets.
 Delegated administrators could possibly use this issue to impersonate
 accounts, leading to total domain compromise. (CVE-2020-25719)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba did not provide stable AD
 identifiers to Kerberos acceptors. (CVE-2020-25721)
Andrew Bartlett discovered that Samba did not properly check sensitive
 attributes. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to
 escalate privileges. (CVE-2020-25722)
Stefan Metzmacher discovered that Samba incorrectly handled certain large
 DCE/RPC requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to
 bypass signature requirements. (CVE-2021-23192)
William Ross discovered that Samba incorrectly handled memory. A remote
 attacker could use this issue to cause Samba to crash, resulting in a
 denial of service, or possibly escalate privileges. (CVE-2021-3738)
Joseph Sutton discovered that Samba incorrectly handled certain TGS
 requests. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to cause
 Samba to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2021-3671)
The fix for CVE-2020-25717 results in possible behaviour changes that could
 affect certain environments. Please see the upstream advisory for more
 information:
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10 impish | samba – 2:4.13.14+dfsg-0ubuntu0.21.10.3 | ||
| 21.04 hirsute | samba – 2:4.13.14+dfsg-0ubuntu0.21.04.3 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | samba – 2:4.13.14+dfsg-0ubuntu0.20.04.3 | ||
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