CVE-2007-0453

CVE-2007-0453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the nss_winbind.so.1 library in Samba 3.0.21 through 3.0.23d, as used in the winbindd daemon on Solaris, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) gethostbyname and (2) getipnodebyname functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0453?
Buffer overflow in the nss_winbind.so.1 library in Samba 3.0.21 through 3.0.23d, as used in the winbindd daemon on Solaris, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) gethostbyname and (2) getipnodebyname functions.
How severe is CVE-2007-0453?
CVE-2007-0453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0453 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0453?
CVE-2007-0453 primarily affects Samba. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0453?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0453 published?
CVE-2007-0453 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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