CVE-2026-58221

samba: authenticated LDAP access to internal LDB special DNs permits domain takeover

Published n/a CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS n/a KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in Samba Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC). Improper authorization checks allow an authenticated low-privilege domain user to modify internal LDB special records through LDAP. By altering the DSDB module configuration, an attacker can bypass directory ACL enforcement on new LDAP connections and elevate privileges, potentially leading to complete domain compromise.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6401-1 samba security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8621-1 Samba vulnerabilities
History
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First Time appeared Samba
Samba samba
Vendors & Products Samba
Samba samba
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Description A flaw was found in Samba Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC). Improper authorization checks allow an authenticated low-privilege domain user to modify internal LDB special records through LDAP. By altering the DSDB module configuration, an attacker can bypass directory ACL enforcement on new LDAP connections and elevate privileges, potentially leading to complete domain compromise.
Title samba: authenticated LDAP access to internal LDB special DNs permits domain takeover
Weaknesses CWE-284
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cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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