CVE-2024-49988: ksmbd: add refcnt to ksmbd_conn struct

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

ksmbd: add refcnt to ksmbdconn struct

When sending an oplock break request, opinfo->conn is used, But freed ->conn can be used on multichannel. This patch add a reference count to the ksmbdconn struct so that it can be freed when it is no longer used.

Other sources

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.6.55
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.3
debian/linux<=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-2<6.6.57.1-2
6.6.57.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5<6.6.57.1-2
6.6.57.1-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.57.1-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (ksmbd) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ksmbd: add refcnt to ksmbd_conn struct

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:45 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49988?

CVE-2024-49988 has been designated a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49988?

To fix CVE-2024-49988, you should update the Linux kernel to a version later than 6.6.55 or within the specified range for affected versions.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-49988?

CVE-2024-49988 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.7 and 6.10.14, as well as 6.11 to 6.11.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49988?

CVE-2024-49988 is a memory management vulnerability related to the handling of the ksmbd_conn structure in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-49988 exploitable in a production environment?

Yes, CVE-2024-49988 is potentially exploitable in a production environment, especially in systems utilizing multichannel SMB protocol.

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