CVE-2023-39180

Medium

Description

A flaw was found within the handling of SMB2_READ commands in the kernel ksmbd module. The issue results from not releasing memory after its effective lifetime. An attacker can leverage this to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Linux. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability, but only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.0
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedNov 18, 2024
First seenNov 18, 2024

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
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CVE-2023-39180 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar