CVE-2024-35864: smb: client: fix potential UAF in smb2_is_valid_lease_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 smb2isvalidleasebreak()

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 smb2isvalidleasebreak()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35864 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051938-CVE-2024-35864-3536@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
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<6.1.85
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

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.

    Patch CVE-2024-35864

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·01:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:46 PM
Description
May 17, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:26 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35864?

CVE-2024-35864 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35864?

To fix CVE-2024-35864, update your Linux kernel to version 6.1.85 or later for Red Hat and related distributions.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-35864?

CVE-2024-35864 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.85, 6.6.26, and 6.8.5.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-35864?

CVE-2024-35864 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the smb2_is_valid_lease_break function.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-35864?

Yes, patches are available in the form of kernel updates such as 6.1.85 for Red Hat and corresponding versions for Debian.

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