Security readout for executives and security teams
Samba's web-based admin tool in version 2.0.7 responds differently to valid usernames than invalid ones during login. That small difference lets an outsider figure out which account names really exist, giving them a head start on guessing passwords. It is an information leak, not a direct break-in, but it makes future attacks easier. Exposure is limited to legacy hosts still running Samba 2.0.7 with SWAT enabled and reachable on its administration port (typically 901/TCP). Modern deployments rarely expose SWAT, and Samba removed SWAT entirely in later releases, so most current environments are unaffected. Low priority for modern environments. Treat as legacy hygiene: confirm no Samba 2.0.7 systems remain, and if any are found, retire or isolate them. There is no evidence of active exploitation, but any Internet-exposed legacy Samba admin interface should be closed as basic housekeeping. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Samba to a supported release; SWAT was removed in later Samba versions.; If SWAT must run, restrict its listener to trusted management networks only.; Block inbound access to the SWAT port at the perimeter firewall..
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- samba-swat-brute-force(5442)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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