Published:2011/08/26  Last Updated:2011/08/26

JVN#63041502
Samba Web Administration Tool vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

Samba Web Administration Tool contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) contained in the following Samba versions are affected:

  • Samba versions prior to 3.5.10
  • Samba versions prior to 3.4.14
  • Samba versions prior to 3.3.16
  • Samba versions 3.0.x through 3.2.15

Description

Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) allows for Samba configuration through a web interface. SWAT contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

SWAT is disabled in a default configuration of Samba.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of a user that is logged into SWAT.

According to the developer, this vulnerability is exploitable only if JVN#29529126 is not addressed.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version of Samba or apply the appropriate patch according to the information provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
Samba Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SWAT
Samba Security Releases
Samba3 Release Planning

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Credit

nobuhiro tsuji of NTT DATA INTELLILINK CORPORATION reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2011-2694
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-002111