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Updated smb4k packages has been released for Debian 7 LTS



Package : smb4k
Version : 1.2.1-2~deb7u1
CVE ID : CVE-2017-8849
Debian Bug : 862505

Sebastian Krahmer from SUSE discovered that smb4k, a Samba (SMB) share
advanced browser, contains a logic flaw in which the mount helper binary
does not properly verify the mount command it is being asked to run.

This allows local users to call any other binary as root.

The issue is resolved by backporting version 1.2.1-2 from Debian 9
"Stretch".

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.2.1-2~deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your smb4k packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
  Smb4k security update for Debian 7 LTS