CVE-2003-0085
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the SMB/CIFS packet fragment re-assembly code for SMB daemon (smbd) in Samba before 2.2.8, and Samba-TNG before 0.3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Published Mar 31, 2003 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0085, DSA-262
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0085 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Cifs-9000 Server (Hp), Samba, rootio-samba.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including rootio-samba 2.2.8, Samba 2.2.3a-12.1, Samba 2.2.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the SMB/CIFS packet fragment re-assembly code for SMB daemon (smbd) in Samba before 2.2.8, and Samba-TNG before 0.3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
41 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cifs-9000 ServerHp | a.01.05, a.01.06, a.01.07, a.01.08, a.01.08.01, a.01.09, a.01.09.01 | n/a |
| SambaSamba | 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.10, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.5, 2.0.6 | 2.2.8 |
| rootio-sambarootio | See advisory | 2.2.8 |
Patched Releases
rootio-samba
2.2.8
Samba
2.2.3a-12.1, 2.2.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 31, 2003
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2003:095
- advisoryRHSA-2003:096
- advisoryRHSA-2003:226
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2003-0085
- patchDSA-262
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the SMB/CIFS packet fragment re-assembly code for SMB daemon (smbd) in Samba before 2.2.8, and Samba-TNG before 0.3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected: Cifs-9000 Server (Hp) versions a.01.05, a.01.06, a.01.07, a.01.08, a.01.08.01, a.01.09, a.01.09.01; Samba versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.10, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.5, 2.0.6; rootio-samba. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including rootio-samba 2.2.8, Samba 2.2.3a-12.1, Samba 2.2.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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