CVE-2004-0082: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0082: The mksmbpasswd shell script (mksmbpasswd.sh) in Samba 3.0.0 and 3.0.1, when creating an account but markin...

The mksmbpasswd shell script (mksmbpasswd.sh) in Samba 3.0.0 and 3.0.1, when creating an account but marking it as disabled, may overwrite the user password with an uninitialized buffer, which could enable the account with a more easily guessable password.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Samba account provisioning in versions 3.0.0 and 3.0.1. A script intended to create disabled accounts could instead leave an account enabled with a weaker, more guessable password. The main business risk is unintended access to legacy file-sharing systems, especially where old Samba deployments or archived images still exist. Exposure is most likely on legacy Samba 3.0.0 or 3.0.1 systems where mksmbpasswd.sh was used to create disabled Samba accounts. Modern supported Samba installations are unlikely to be affected unless old packages, appliances, backups, or embedded systems remain in service. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with moderate urgency. It is unlikely to drive emergency response by itself, but any internet-facing or business-critical Samba system running affected versions should be prioritized for verification and remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Samba installations and identify any 3.0.0 or 3.0.1 deployments.; Review Samba 3.0.2a release notes and OS vendor advisories for fixed packages.; Update Samba using trusted vendor packages where affected versions are found..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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samba-mksmbpasswd-gain-access(15132)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:827CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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