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CVE-2023-32247: Linux Kernel ksmbd Session Setup Memory Exhaustion Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd, a high-performance in-kernel SMB server. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SMB2_SESSION_SETUP commands. The issue results from the lack of control of resource consumption. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.4
6.4
Linux Kernel>=5.15<5.15.145
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.29
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.2.16
Linux Kernel>=6.3<6.3.2
netapp h300s
netapp h410s
netapp h500s
netapp h700s
Linux Kernel<=6.3.9
Linux kernel
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.15-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-32247?

    CVE-2023-32247 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for resource exhaustion and denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-32247?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-32247, update the Linux kernel to version 6.4 or apply appropriate patches provided by your distribution.

  • What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-32247?

    CVE-2023-32247 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.15.0 and 6.3.9, and also some specific versions of minor releases.

  • Can CVE-2023-32247 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2023-32247 remotely through specially crafted SMB2_SESSION_SETUP commands.

  • Which Linux distributions are impacted by CVE-2023-32247?

    CVE-2023-32247 impacts multiple Linux distributions that utilize the affected kernel versions, including those based on Red Hat and Debian.

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