CVE-2024-35999: smb3: missing lock when picking channel

Published May 20, 2024
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Updated

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

smb3: missing lock when picking channel

Coverity spotted a place where we should have been holding the channel lock when accessing the ses channel index.

Addresses-Coverity: 1582039 ("Data race condition (MISSINGLOCK)")

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

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 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

May 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35999?

The severity of CVE-2024-35999 is critical due to the potential for a data race condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35999?

To fix CVE-2024-35999, upgrade to the recommended versions of the Linux kernel: 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.16-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-35999?

Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.234-1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-35999.

4

What component is affected by CVE-2024-35999?

CVE-2024-35999 affects the SMB3 protocol implementation in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-35999 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-35999 is considered a local vulnerability as it impacts the kernel's operation on the host system.

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