CVE-2014-0178: Samba 3.6.6 through 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.18, and 4.1.x before 4.1.8, when a certain vfs shadow copy con...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is an information disclosure issue in Samba file servers. If a specific shadow copy VFS configuration is enabled, an authenticated remote user may receive uninitialized process memory in snapshot-related responses. The business risk is leakage of sensitive server-side memory, not direct takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on Samba servers that provide SMB file shares to authenticated users and have the relevant vfs shadow copy configuration enabled. Systems not running the affected versions, or not using that shadow copy configuration, are less likely to be affected based on the source bundle. Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy Samba file services. Prioritize internet-accessible, partner-accessible, or broadly accessible internal SMB servers using shadow copy features. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a vendor-patched Samba version outside the affected ranges.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Fedora, Mandriva, Gentoo, Mageia, or vendor guidance.; Review whether vfs shadow copy is enabled and required..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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