QID 240420

QID 240420: Red Hat Update for samba (RHSA-2022:0664)

samba is an open-source implementation of the server message block (smb) protocol and the related common internet file system (cifs) protocol, which allow pc-compatible machines to share files, printers, and various information.

Security Fix(es):
  • samba: out-of-bounds heap read/write vulnerability in vfs module vfs_fruit allows code execution (cve-2021-44142)

Affected Products:

  • Red Hat enterprise linux server - aus 7.7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server - tus 7.7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux server for power le - update services for sap solutions 7.7 ppc64le
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for x86_64 - update services for sap solutions 7.7 x86_64



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Red Hat security advisory RHSA-2022:0664 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 240420

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    RHSA-2022:0664 Red Hat Enterprise Linux URL Logo access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0664