CVE-2024-46736: smb: client: fix double put of @cfile in smb2_rename_path()

Published Sep 18, 2024
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Updated

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

smb: client: fix double put of @cfile in smb2renamepath()

If smb2setpathattr() is called with a valid @cfile and returned -EINVAL, we need to call cifsgetwritablepath() again as the reference of @cfile was already dropped by previous smb2compoundop() call.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.32<6.6.51
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.10.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc6

Event History

Sep 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46736?

CVE-2024-46736 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential impacts on system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46736?

To resolve CVE-2024-46736, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-46736?

CVE-2024-46736 affects various versions of the Linux kernel utilized in different Linux distributions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-46736?

The impact of CVE-2024-46736 includes potential issues with file operations that could lead to instability in file handling.

5

When was CVE-2024-46736 disclosed?

CVE-2024-46736 was disclosed as part of security updates released by the Linux kernel development community.

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