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rPath update for samba and samba-swat
Secunia Advisory: SA26834
Release Date: 2007-09-17
Popularity: 2,925 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:rPath Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-4138


Description:
rPath has issued an update for samba and samba-swat. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious, local users gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA26764

Solution:
Update to:
samba=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/3.0.25-0.2-1
samba-swat=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/3.0.25-0.2-1

Original Advisory:
http://lists.rpath.com/pipermail/security-announce/2007-September/000242.html

Other References:
SA26764:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26764/


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