Samba contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access. The issue is triggered when mksmbpasswd.sh is used to create accounts, and does not initialize passwords. It is possible that the flaw may allow unauthorized access resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.