CVE-2004-2546: Multiple memory leaks in Samba before 3.0.6 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Samba denial-of-service issue. Memory leaks in Samba versions before 3.0.6 could let an attacker consume server memory, potentially disrupting file-sharing services. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, affected platform list, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to environments still running Samba before 3.0.6 or vendor packages based on those versions. Risk is higher where Samba services are reachable by untrusted users or networks. The bundle does not identify specific operating systems or configurations. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless old Samba hosts support critical operations or face untrusted networks. Prioritize discovery first because the source bundle lacks severity scoring and active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any Samba installations older than 3.0.6.; Upgrade Samba to 3.0.6 or later where applicable.; Apply distribution vendor fixes for affected Samba packages..

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Jun 29, 2026, 16:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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