Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-3592
A symlink following vulnerability was found in Samba, where a user can create a symbolic link that will make 'smbd' escape the configured share path. This flaw allows a remote user with access to the exported part of the file system under a share via SMB1 unix extensions or NFS to create symlinks to files outside the 'smbd' configured share path and gain access to another restricted server's filesystem.
Products affected by CVE-2022-3592
- cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-3592
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-3592
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-3592
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.Assigned by: secalert@redhat.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-3592
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3592
CVE-2022-3592- Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2022-3592.html
Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2137776
2137776 – (CVE-2022-3592) CVE-2022-3592 samba: wide links protection brokenIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-06
Samba: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202309-06) — Gentoo security
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