CVE-2024-26811: ksmbd: validate payload size in ipc response

Published Apr 8, 2024
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Updated

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

ksmbd: validate payload size in ipc response

If installing malicious ksmbd-tools, ksmbd.mountd can return invalid ipc response to ksmbd kernel server. ksmbd should validate payload size of ipc response from ksmbd.mountd to avoid memory overrun or slab-out-of-bounds. This patch validate 3 ipc response that has payload.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.82.1-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3<5.15.176.3-3
5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1<5.15.176.3-3
5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.82.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ksmbd: validate payload size in ipc response

Event History

Apr 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:38 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:38 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·03:38 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26811?

CVE-2024-26811 has a medium severity rating due to its impact on the Linux kernel's ipc response validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26811?

To fix CVE-2024-26811, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the security patch, such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26811?

CVE-2024-26811 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to the patched versions mentioned.

4

What could happen if CVE-2024-26811 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-26811 could allow a malicious actor to manipulate ipc responses from ksmbd, potentially leading to further attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26811?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2024-26811; the recommended action is to apply the security patches as soon as possible.

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