CVE-2024-35867: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_stats_proc_show()

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 cifsstatsprocshow()

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 cifsstatsprocshow()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35867 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051939-CVE-2024-35867-15e3@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
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
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
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.10.237
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.181
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.85
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1<5.15.182.1-1
5.15.182.1-1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed 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 to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.182.1-1
  7. Configuration

    Modify smb client code path cifs_stats_proc_show() to skip sessions that are being torn down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid potential UAF (CVE-2024-35867).

    Linux kernel (cifs/smb client) cifs_stats_proc_show() session handling = Skip sessions with status == SES_EXITING

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·01:26 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
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:22 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:22 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35867?

CVE-2024-35867 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35867?

To fix CVE-2024-35867, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5, or 6.9 as specified by your operating system provider.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-35867 have on systems?

CVE-2024-35867 can potentially lead to a use-after-free condition affecting the stability and security of systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-35867?

CVE-2024-35867 affects versions of the Linux kernel prior to 6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5, and 6.9.

5

Is a reboot required after patching CVE-2024-35867?

Yes, a reboot is typically required after applying patches for CVE-2024-35867 to ensure that all components are updated.

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