Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Samba by The Samba Team
CVE-2007-2447
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What is CVE-2007-2447?
The MS-RPC functionality within the Samba server allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely due to improper handling of shell metacharacters. When the 'username map script' configuration option is enabled, a malicious user can exploit the SamrChangePassword function to inject commands. Additionally, this vulnerability extends to authenticated users, enabling them to execute commands via other MS-RPC functions related to remote printer and file share management. Security measures should be enforced to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.