CVE-2013-4496 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-4496: Samba 3.x before 3.6.23, 4.0.x before 4.0.16, and 4.1.x before 4.1.6 does not enforce the password-guessing protection mechanism for all interfaces, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via brute-force ChangePasswordUser2 (1) SAMR or (2) RAP attempts.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-4496 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

samba→ fixed in2:4.1.6+dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y samba

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

samba→ fixed in2:4.1.6+dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y samba

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

samba→ fixed in2:4.1.6+dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y samba

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