CVE-2023-52479: ksmbd: fix uaf in smb20_oplock_break_ack

Published Feb 29, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ksmbd: fix uaf in smb20oplockbreakack

drop reference after use opinfo.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.135
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.57
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc4

Event History

Feb 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52479?

CVE-2023-52479 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access via a use-after-free condition in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52479?

To fix CVE-2023-52479, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel that includes the patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2023-52479?

CVE-2023-52479 is caused by a use-after-free bug in the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel, specifically during the handling of SMB2 oplock break acknowledgments.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52479?

CVE-2023-52479 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the ksmbd file server.

5

Is CVE-2023-52479 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-52479 is potentially exploitable remotely if the ksmbd server is enabled and accessible over the network.

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