Vulnerability record

CVE-2021-44142

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What it is

Reported

The Samba vfs_fruit module uses extended file attributes (EA, xattr) to provide "...enhanced compatibility with Apple SMB clients and interoperability with a Netatalk 3 AFP fileserver." Samba versions prior to 4.13.17, 4.14.12 and 4.15.5 with vfs_fruit configured allow out-of-bounds heap read and write via specially crafted extended file attributes. A remote attacker with write access to extended file attributes can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of smbd, typically root. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Feb 21, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Samba — Samba. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Feb 21, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 456.0

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · VulnCheck KEV

VulnCheck KEV added: Jul 25, 2024 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Evidence detail

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