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SUSE-SA:2004:035: samba

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the samba package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2004:035 (samba).

The Samba server, which permits to share files and resources via
the SMB/CIFS protocol, contains a bug in the sanitation code of path
names which permits remote attackers to access files outside of the
defined share. In order to access these files, they must be readable
by the account used for the SMB session.
CVE-2004-0815 has been assigned to this issue.

Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/2004_35_samba.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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