Samba 4.24.4 has been released, providing critical fixes for Active Directory Domain Controllers and Windows trust relationships, including a resolution for a use-after-free vulnerability in ACL handling. The update addresses issues that previously caused Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) to malfunction and restores trust functionality in environments requiring NTLMv2 security. This maintenance release does not introduce new features but is essential for maintaining the integrity of hybrid Windows/Linux infrastructures. Administrators are encouraged to download the update and report any issues, as the Samba Team prioritizes detailed feedback for continuous improvement

Samba 4.24.4 Released: Critical Fixes for RODC, Trusts, and Use-After-Free Bug

Samba 4.24.4 has been released as the latest stable point update, bringing essential patches for Active Directory Domain Controllers and Windows trust relationships. The release resolves a use-after-free vulnerability in ACL handling with claims and conditions, alongside a regression where restricting anonymous access broke RODC functionality. Administrators running NTLMv2-enforced environments will also see fixes for trust handshake failures and winbindd loops that previously caused connection timeouts. Signed source tarballs and patches are now available for download from the official Samba stable directory.

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