CVSS 9.9-Rated Samba Bug Requires Immediate Patching
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-44142 | The Samba vfs_fruit module uses extended file attributes (EA, xattr) to provide "...enhanced compatibility with Apple SMB clients and interoperability with a… | 8.8 | 74% |
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A critical vulnerability in a popular open-source networking protocol could allow attackers to execute code with root privileges unless patched, experts have warned. Samba is a popular free implementation of the SMB protocol, allowing Linux, Windows and Mac users to share files across a network. However, a newly discovered critical vulnerability ( CVE-2021-44142 ) in the software has been given a CVSS score of 9.
By Phil Muncaster · infosecurity-magazine.com
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