The current version of Samba is 4.24.4 (as of 08/07/2026).
Samba
Samba Team · current 4.24.4
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists this vulnerability in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Check your version and patch or mitigate promptly.
- CVE-2017-7494Samba Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRansomware
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
Samba at a glance
Samba provides Windows-compatible file sharing and Active Directory services on Linux/Unix — a cornerstone of mixed networks. Samba ships regular releases across maintained branches plus coordinated security fixes; as network-facing software (and often an AD domain controller), its advisories deserve prompt attention.
For admins Samba usually comes from the distribution, which backports fixes — for serious advisories (several have been critical, including remote-code and privilege issues), confirm the patched package is installed and services restarted. Where Samba acts as an AD domain controller, updates need extra care and testing, as it's core identity infrastructure. Harden the configuration: disable obsolete SMB1, restrict shares, and keep it off untrusted networks. After updating, verify shares, authentication and (for a DC) replication. Track the branch and its support window; patchletter surfaces new Samba releases.
Release history · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.24.4 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | – |
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