CVE-2024-35863: smb: client: fix potential UAF in is_valid_oplock_break()

Published May 19, 2024
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Updated

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

smb: client: fix potential UAF in isvalidoplockbreak()

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 isvalidoplockbreak()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35863 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051938-CVE-2024-35863-7c05@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 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
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
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
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.1.85

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  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 Linux kernel smb client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-35863

Event History

May 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:46 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35863?

CVE-2024-35863 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential use-after-free (UAF) issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35863?

To fix CVE-2024-35863, update your kernel to version 6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5, or 6.9.

3

What are the affected systems for CVE-2024-35863?

CVE-2024-35863 affects Linux kernel versions below 6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5, and 6.9.

4

What does CVE-2024-35863 impact?

CVE-2024-35863 impacts the stability and security of applications using the SMB protocol on affected Linux kernel versions.

5

Is CVE-2024-35863 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-35863 can be exploited remotely, which makes it critical to apply the necessary updates.

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