CVE-2006-3403

CVE-2006-3403 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The smdb daemon (smbd/service.c) in Samba 3.0.1 through 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of share connection requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3403?
The smdb daemon (smbd/service.c) in Samba 3.0.1 through 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of share connection requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-3403?
CVE-2006-3403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3403 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3403?
CVE-2006-3403 primarily affects Samba. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3403?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3403 published?
CVE-2006-3403 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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