CVE-2004-0600Samba Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in the Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) in Samba 3.0.2 to 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid base-64 character during HTTP basic authentication.
Published Jul 27, 2004 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0600
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0600 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Samba, Secure Linux (Trustix), rootio-samba.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including rootio-samba 3.0.5, Samba 0:3.0.4-6.3E, Samba 3.0.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0600
- advisoryRHSA-2004:259
- patchRHSA-2004:259
Description
Buffer overflow in the Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) in Samba 3.0.2 to 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid base-64 character during HTTP basic authentication.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SambaSamba | 3.0.2, 3.0.2a, 3.0.3, 3.0.4 | 3.0.5 |
| Secure LinuxTrustix | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 | n/a |
| rootio-sambarootio | See advisory | 3.0.5 |
Patched Releases
rootio-samba
3.0.5
Samba
0:3.0.4-6.3E, 3.0.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 27, 2004
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2004-0600
- advisoryRHSA-2004:259
- patchRHSA-2004:259
- exploitExploitDB-364
- otherCLA-2004:851
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) in Samba 3.0.2 to 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid base-64 character during HTTP basic authentication.
Affected: Samba versions 3.0.2, 3.0.2a, 3.0.3, 3.0.4; Secure Linux (Trustix) versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.1; 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 3.0.5, Samba 0:3.0.4-6.3E, Samba 3.0.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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