CVE-2007-2447Samba Vulnerability
The MS-RPC functionality in smbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.25rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving the (1) SamrChangePassword function, when the "username map script" smb.conf option is enabled, and allows remote…
Published May 14, 2007 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2447
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2007-2447 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.0 v2) affecting Samba, rootio-samba, samba-client (oracle) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including cifs-utils 6.13-1.3, cifs-utils-devel 6.13-1.3, ctdb 4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
57/100
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
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-2447
- advisoryRHSA-2007:0354
- advisory25232
- advisory25241
- advisory25246
- advisory25251
Description
The MS-RPC functionality in smbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.25rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving the (1) SamrChangePassword function, when the "username map script" smb.conf option is enabled, and allows remote authenticated users to execute commands via shell metacharacters involving other MS-RPC functions in the (2) remote printer and (3) file share management.
Affected Products
145 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SambaSamba | 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.10, 3.0.11, 3.0.12, 3.0.13, 3.0.14, 3.0.14a | 3.0.25-1 |
| rootio-sambarootio | See advisory | 3.0.25-1 |
| samba-clientoracle | See advisory | 3.0.23c-2.el5.2.0.2 |
| samba-commonoracle | See advisory | 3.0.23c-2.el5.2.0.2 |
| samba-swatoracle | See advisory | 3.0.23c-2.el5.2.0.2 |
Patched Releases
cifs-utils
6.13-1.3
cifs-utils-devel
6.13-1.3
ctdb
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
ctdb-pcp-pmda
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-binding0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-binding0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-samr-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-samr0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc-samr0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libdcerpc0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-krb5pac-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-krb5pac0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-krb5pac0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-nbt-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-nbt0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-nbt0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-standard-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-standard0
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr-standard0-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr1
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libndr1-32bit
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
libnetapi-devel
4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2007
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2007-2447
- advisoryRHSA-2007:0354
- advisory25232
- advisory25241
- advisory25246
FAQ
Common Questions.
The MS-RPC functionality in smbd in Samba 3.0.0 through 3.0.25rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving the (1) SamrChangePassword function, when the "username map script" smb.conf option is enabled, and allows remote authenticated users to execute commands via shell…
Affected: Samba versions 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.10, 3.0.11, 3.0.12, 3.0.13, 3.0.14, 3.0.14a; rootio-samba; samba-client (oracle), among others. 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 cifs-utils 6.13-1.3, cifs-utils-devel 6.13-1.3, ctdb 4.14.6+git.182.2205d5224e3-1.1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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