CVE-2012-0870

samba: Any Batched ("AndX") request processing infinite recursion and heap-based buffer overflow

Published Feb 23, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.9 High EPSS 6.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in process.c in smbd in Samba 3.0, as used in the file-sharing service on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet before 2.0.0.7971 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a Batched (aka AndX) request that triggers infinite recursion.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1374-1 Samba vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:38 PM
Reserved
Jan 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 23, 2012, 12:33 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:38 PM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Feb 21, 2012, 12:00 AM