CVE-2008-1105

CVE-2008-1105 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the receive_smb_raw function in util/sock.c in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMB response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1105?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the receive_smb_raw function in util/sock.c in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMB response.
How severe is CVE-2008-1105?
CVE-2008-1105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1105 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1105?
CVE-2008-1105 primarily affects Samba. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1105?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1105 published?
CVE-2008-1105 was published on 2008-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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