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CVE-2018-16853

Samba from version 4.7.0 has a vulnerability that allows a user in a Samba AD domain to crash the KDC when Samba is built in the non-default MIT Kerberos configuration. With this advisory the Samba Team clarify that the MIT Kerberos build of the Samba AD DC is considered experimental. Therefore the Samba Team will not issue security patches for this configuration. Additionally, Samba 4.7.12,…

Severity
Medium 5.9
Published
28 Nov 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
4.7.12, 4.8.7, 4.9.3
Exploit chance
3.1% in the next 30 daysHigher than 87% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SambaServers and applications · cpe:a:samba:samba
  • From 4.7.0 before 4.7.12
  • From 4.8.0 before 4.8.7
  • From 4.9.0 before 4.9.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16853
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-16853