Software Update: Samba 4.7.0rc2 / 4.6.6 / 4.5.12 / 4.4.15

Samba runs on Unix, BSD and Linux servers, and is an open source implementation of the smb/cifsnetwork protocol. Since version 3, Samba can offer file and print services to Windows clients, and is able to act as a domain controller. Extensive documentation, including practical how-tos for a slightly older version, can be found at this page are being found. The developers have prepared a series of new releases, with the following succinct announcements:

Samba 4.7.0rc2 Security Release Available for Download

This is the second release candidate of the upcoming Samba 4.7 release series, compared to 4.7.0rc1 is only contains the change in order to address CVE-2017-11103 (Orpheus’ Lyre mutual authentication validation bypass).

The uncompressed tarball has been signed using GnuPG (ID 6F33915B6568B7EA). The source code can be downloaded now. see the release notes for more info.

Samba 4.6.6, 4.5.12 and 4.4.15 Security Releases Available for Download

These are security releases in order to address CVE-2017-11103 (Orpheus’ Lyre mutual authentication validation bypass).

The uncompressed tarballs have been signed using GnuPG (ID 6F33915B6568B7EA).
The 4.6.6 source code can be downloaded now. a patch against Samba 4.6.5 is also available. see the release notes for more info.
The 4.5.12 source code can be downloaded now. a patch against Samba 4.5.11 is also available. see the release notes for more info.
The 4.4.15 source code can be downloaded now. a patch against Samba 4.4.14 is also available. see the release notes for more info.