CVE-2021-43566

samba: Symlink race error can allow directory creation outside of the exported share

Published Jan 11, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 2.5 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
All versions of Samba prior to 4.13.16 are vulnerable to a malicious client using an SMB1 or NFS race to allow a directory to be created in an area of the server file system not exported under the share definition. Note that SMB1 has to be enabled, or the share also available via NFS in order for this attack to succeed.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-30489 All versions of Samba prior to 4.13.16 are vulnerable to a malicious client using an SMB1 or NFS race to allow a directory to be created in an area of the server file system not exported under the share definition. Note that SMB1 has to be enabled, or the share also available via NFS in order for this attack to succeed.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5260-1 Samba vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:03 AM
Reserved
Nov 9, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 11, 2022, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:11 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 10, 2022, 12:00 AM