CVE-2024-26952: ksmbd: fix potencial out-of-bounds when buffer offset is invalid

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

ksmbd: fix potencial out-of-bounds when buffer offset is invalid

I found potencial out-of-bounds when buffer offset fields of a few requests is invalid. This patch set the minimum value of buffer offset field to ->Buffer offset to validate buffer length.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel>6.8<6.8.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.181
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.119
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.32
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-4
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.158.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-4

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 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:18 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26952?

CVE-2024-26952 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel's ksmbd module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26952?

To fix CVE-2024-26952, update your Linux kernel to version 6.7.12 or later, or apply patches from your respective Linux distribution.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26952?

CVE-2024-26952 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.7.12 and between 6.8.0 and 6.8.3.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-26952?

CVE-2024-26952 specifically impacts the ksmbd module within the Linux kernel, related to buffer offset handling.

5

Is CVE-2024-26952 exploitable in any scenario?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2024-26952 may allow an attacker to trigger out-of-bounds memory access, potentially leading to denial of service or other impacts.

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