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Samba CVE-2014-0178

LOW
Improper Initialization (CWE-665)
2014-05-28 secalert@redhat.com
Information Disclosure Samba
3.5
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-665
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Proper initialization
Impact

CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.30%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.
Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 2.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Samba 3.6.6 through 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.18, and 4.1.x before 4.1.8, when a certain vfs shadow copy configuration is enabled, does not properly initialize the SRV_SNAPSHOT_ARRAY response field,. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-665. Samba 3.6.6 through 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.18, and 4.1.x before 4.1.8, when a certain vfs shadow copy configuration is enabled, does not properly initialize the SRV_SNAPSHOT_ARRAY response field, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a (1) FSCTL_GET_SHADOW_COPY_DATA or (2) FSCTL_SRV_ENUMERATE_SNAPSHOTS request. Affected products include: Samba. Version information: through 3.6.23.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.5 LOW
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Samba 3.6.6 through 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.18, and 4.1.x before 4.1.8, when a certain vfs shadow copy configuration is enabled, does not properly initialize the SRV_SNAPSHOT_ARRAY response field, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a (1) FSCTL_GET_SHADOW_COPY_DATA or (2) FSCTL_SRV_ENUMERATE_SNAPSHOTS request.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.3%
Top 15% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 2.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

20
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +18
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2014-0178 REF http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0279.html REF http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136864.html REF http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134717.html REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59378 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59407 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59579 REF http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-15.xml REF http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:136 REF http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:082 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532757/100/0/threaded REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67686 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030308 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05115993

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