CVE-2025-68817: ksmbd: fix use-after-free in ksmbd_tree_connect_put under concurrency

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

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

ksmbd: fix use-after-free in ksmbdtreeconnectput under concurrency

Under high concurrency, A tree-connection object (tcon) is freed on a disconnect path while another path still holds a reference and later executes put()/write on it.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.145<5.15.199
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.71<6.1.160
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.1<6.6.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc7

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68817?

CVE-2025-68817 has a high severity rating due to the potential for exploitation during high concurrency operations.

2

How does CVE-2025-68817 affect the Linux kernel?

CVE-2025-68817 impacts the Linux kernel by introducing a use-after-free vulnerability in the ksmbd_tree_connect_put function.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-68817?

To fix CVE-2025-68817, update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-68817 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-68817 could lead to denial of service or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

In which versions of the Linux kernel does CVE-2025-68817 exist?

CVE-2025-68817 exists in various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the application of fixes that address this vulnerability.

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