CVE-2024-26936: ksmbd: validate request buffer size in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf()

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

ksmbd: validate request buffer size in smb2allocaterspbuf()

The response buffer should be allocated in smb2allocaterspbuf before validating request. But the fields in payload as well as smb2 header is used in smb2allocaterspbuf(). This patch add simple buffer size validation to avoid potencial out-of-bounds in request buffer.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.159
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.29
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5

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

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26936?

CVE-2024-26936 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26936?

To fix CVE-2024-26936, update your Linux kernel to the remedied versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-26936?

CVE-2024-26936 affects the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel.

4

What could an attacker do with CVE-2024-26936?

An attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2024-26936 to bypass request buffer size validation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26936?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-26936; updating to a patched kernel version is recommended.

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