CVE-2023-38430
First published: Tue Jul 18 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.3.9. ksmbd does not validate the SMB request protocol ID, leading to an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.15<5.15.145 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.35 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.3.9 | |
| netapp hci management node | ||
| netapp h300s | ||
| netapp h410s | ||
| netapp h500s | ||
| netapp h700s | ||
| Linux Kernel | <6.3.9 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.13-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.3.9
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/fs/smb/server?id=1c1bcf2d3ea061613119b534f57507c377df20f9
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0003/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-38430
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-38430
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38430
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-38430
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-38430
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/1c1bcf2d3ea061613119b534f57507c377df20f9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38430?
CVE-2023-38430 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38430?
To fix CVE-2023-38430, users should upgrade to Linux kernel versions 6.3.10 or later, or apply the available patches.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-38430?
CVE-2023-38430 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those before 6.3.9, along with certain NetApp hardware devices.
What could attackers exploit in CVE-2023-38430?
Attackers could exploit CVE-2023-38430 to perform out-of-bounds reads, potentially leading to information disclosure.
When was CVE-2023-38430 last updated?
CVE-2023-38430 was last updated on 29 November 2024.
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