CVE-2025-37956
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: prevent rename with empty string Client can send empty newname string to ksmbd server. It will cause a kernel oops from d_alloc. This patch return the error when attempting to rename a file or directory with an empty new name string.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 20, 2025
First seenMay 20, 2025
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.6.91, 6.12.29, 6.14.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.15 ≤ v < 6.6.91, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.12.29, 6.13 ≤ v < 6.14.7, 6.15 | 6.6.91, 6.12.29, 6.14.7 |
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