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CVE-2007-2444

Logic error in the SID/Name translation functionality in smbd in Samba 3.0.23d through 3.0.25pre2 allows local users to gain temporary privileges and execute SMB/CIFS protocol operations via unspecified vectors that cause the daemon to transition to the root user.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
14 May 2007
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 57% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper privilege management (CWE-269)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SambaServers and applications · cpe:a:samba:samba
  • Version 3.0.23d
  • Version 3.0.24
  • Version 3.0.25-pre2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2444
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-2444