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CVE-2012-6150

The winbind_name_list_to_sid_string_list function in nsswitch/pam_winbind.c in S...

Low CVSS 3.6

Overview

The winbind_name_list_to_sid_string_list function in nsswitch/pam_winbind.c in Samba through 4.1.2 handles invalid require_membership_of group names by accepting authentication by any user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an administrator's pam_winbind configuration-file mistake.

CWE: CWE-20 Published: 2013-12-03T19:55:03.560
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 3.6 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

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  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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