CVE-2024-26928: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_debug_files_proc_show()

Published Apr 28, 2024
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Updated

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

smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifsdebugfilesprocshow()

Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SESEXITING) to avoid UAF.

Other sources

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

smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifsdebugfilesprocshow() - Greg Kroah-Hartman

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26928 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024042849-CVE-2024-26928-e543@gregkh/

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.85
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.26
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.10.237
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.180
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.85
redhat/kernel<6.1.85
6.1.85
redhat/kernel<6.6.26
6.6.26
redhat/kernel<6.8.5
6.8.5
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1<5.15.180.1-1
5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1<5.15.180.1-1
5.15.180.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.85
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.26
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.180.1-1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Patch CVE-2024-26928

Event History

Apr 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:43 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:43 AM
Severity
Updated
via Microsoft·02:43 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:43 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26928?

CVE-2024-26928 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26928?

To fix CVE-2024-26928, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.85 or higher, or 6.6.26, 6.8.5, or 6.9 as applicable.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-26928?

CVE-2024-26928 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5, or 6.9.

4

Is CVE-2024-26928 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-26928 may potentially be exploited remotely under certain conditions, making it important to apply patches promptly.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26928?

CVE-2024-26928 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to potential information disclosure or denial of service.

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