CVE-2024-26954: ksmbd: fix slab-out-of-bounds in smb_strndup_from_utf16()

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

ksmbd: fix slab-out-of-bounds in smbstrndupfromutf16()

If ->NameOffset of smb2createreq is smaller than Buffer offset of smb2createreq, slab-out-of-bounds read can happen from smb2open. This patch set the minimum value of the name offset to the buffer offset to validate name length of smb2createreq().

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.1.119
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2<6.6.96.2-2
6.6.96.2-2

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.96.2-2

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
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:31 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:31 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26954?

CVE-2024-26954 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for slab-out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26954?

To mitigate CVE-2024-26954, you should update your Linux kernel to a patched version such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, or any affected version that has been remediated.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26954?

The systems affected by CVE-2024-26954 include specific versions of the Debian Linux kernel packages.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-26954 have on systems?

CVE-2024-26954 can lead to potential exploitation through slab-out-of-bounds reads, which may result in unauthorized access to memory.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-26954?

Yes, there are patches available that have been integrated into newer versions of the Linux kernel to address CVE-2024-26954.

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