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- CVE-2023-53006
CVE-2023-53006: cifs: Fix oops due to uncleared server->smbd_conn in reconnect
First published: Thu Mar 27 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix oops due to uncleared server->smbd_conn in reconnect In smbd_destroy(), clear the server->smbd_conn pointer after freeing the smbd_connection struct that it points to so that reconnection doesn't get confused.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9640c0b268405f2540e8203a545e930ea88bb7d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91be54849d5392050f5b847b42bd5e6221551ac8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e037baee16e0b9ace7e730888fcae9cec11daff2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b83bc6f87eedab4599b0123e572a422689444be
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5109607a4ece7cd8536172bf7549eb4dce1f3576
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7ab9161cf5ddc42a288edf9d1a61f3bdffe17c7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-53006?
CVE-2023-53006 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53006?
To resolve CVE-2023-53006, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What does CVE-2023-53006 affect?
CVE-2023-53006 affects the Linux kernel, specifically related to the CIFS subsystem.
What are the implications of CVE-2023-53006?
The implications of CVE-2023-53006 include potential system instability due to improper handling of server connections.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-53006?
All users and systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel using CIFS are affected by CVE-2023-53006.
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