CVE-2003-0196: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0196: Multiple buffer overflows in Samba before 2.2.8a may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or ca...

Multiple buffer overflows in Samba before 2.2.8a may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, as discovered by the Samba team and a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0201.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Samba flaw affecting versions before 2.2.8a. Samba provides Windows-style file and printer sharing, so vulnerable systems could let a remote attacker crash the service or potentially run code. The source bundle does not show current active exploitation, but exposed legacy Samba should be treated as serious technical debt. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems still running Samba before 2.2.8a, especially where SMB file sharing is reachable from untrusted networks. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to ship these versions, but embedded, forgotten, or manually built Samba installations may persist. Treat this as high priority if any legacy Samba server is still reachable. The vulnerability is old, but the impact includes remote code execution. The immediate business task is confirming absence of vulnerable versions and retiring unsupported file-sharing infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Samba to 2.2.8a or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Review Debian, Red Hat, Mandriva, OpenPKG, or Immunix guidance for affected legacy builds.; Remove or isolate unsupported Samba servers from untrusted networks..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 15, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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