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CVE-2012-0870: Heap-based buffer overflow in process.c in smbd in Samba 3.0, as used in the file-sharing service on the Bl...

Heap-based buffer overflow in process.c in smbd in Samba 3.0, as used in the file-sharing service on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet before 2.0.0.7971 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a Batched (aka AndX) request that triggers infinite recursion.

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This is a legacy Samba file-sharing flaw that can let a remote attacker crash the SMB service and may allow code execution. The public record specifically names BlackBerry PlayBook before 2.0.0.7971 and refers to other products, with Linux and Apple vendor advisories also cited. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems, appliances, or endpoints running vulnerable Samba 3.0 smbd, including BlackBerry PlayBook before 2.0.0.7971. Internet-facing or broadly reachable SMB services increase business risk. Evidence is incomplete for the full affected product set. Treat this as high priority if any legacy SMB services remain reachable. The age of the CVE lowers likelihood in modern managed fleets, but unpatched embedded or unsupported systems can create outsized operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and appliances running Samba 3.0 or bundled SMB services.; Apply relevant vendor updates from BlackBerry, Ubuntu, SUSE, Apple, or your product vendor.; Update BlackBerry PlayBook devices to 2.0.0.7971 or later if still present..

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