CVE-2001-1162: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-1162: Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the %m macro in the smb.conf configuration file in Samba before 2.2.0a allows remote attackers to overwrite certain files via a .. in a NETBIOS name, which is used as the name for a .log file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2001-1162 affects Samba before 2.2.0a when smb.conf uses the %m macro for log file naming. A remote party could influence the NetBIOS name with directory traversal and cause Samba to overwrite certain files. This matters mainly for very old Samba deployments or embedded systems that still carry legacy Samba builds. Most modern environments are unlikely to run Samba before 2.2.0a, but exposure can persist in legacy UNIX/Linux servers, appliances, lab systems, or unmanaged file-sharing hosts. Prioritize systems with SMB services reachable from untrusted networks and configurations using %m in log file paths. Medium-to-high priority for legacy environments. This is an old vulnerability, but remote file overwrite can become serious where obsolete Samba remains exposed. A short targeted inventory is the right first action. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Samba to 2.2.0a or later, using vendor packages where available.; Review vendor advisories for distribution-specific fixed packages and backports.; Remove or avoid %m-based log file paths on unsupported legacy systems..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 25, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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