Packages
- samba - SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for Unix
Details
USN-7826-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Samba. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Andrew Walker discovered that Samba incorrectly initialized memory in the
vfs_streams_xattr module. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this
issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2025-9640)
Igor Morgenstern discovered that Samba incorrectly handled names passed to
the WINS hook program. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-10230)
USN-7826-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Samba. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Andrew Walker discovered that Samba incorrectly initialized memory in the
vfs_streams_xattr module. An authenticated attacker could possibly use this
issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2025-9640)
Igor Morgenstern discovered that Samba incorrectly handled names passed to
the WINS hook program. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-10230)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | samba – 2:4.15.13+dfsg-0ubuntu0.20.04.8+esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | samba – 2:4.7.6+dfsg~ubuntu-0ubuntu2.29+esm3 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.34+esm4 | ||
| 14.04 LTS trusty | samba – 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.20+esm15 | ||
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