CVE-2007-5398 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the nmbd component of Samba versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.26a, specifically when configured as a WINS server. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted WINS Name Registration and Name Query requests. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it poses a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100 and a notable EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.2aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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