# CVE-2023-5568: samba: A heap-based Buffer Overflow flaw was discovered in Samba

CVE-2023-5568 is fixed in samba on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-5568, released October 25, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5568
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0208
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 25, 2023

## Description

A heap-based Buffer Overflow flaw was discovered in Samba. It could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | samba Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2:4.19.2+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-5568](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-5568.md) | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Linux | samba Debian 14 | 2:4.19.2+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-5568](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-5568.md) | Oct 25, 2023 |

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