CVE-2025-71204: smb/server: fix refcount leak in parse_durable_handle_context()

Published Feb 14, 2026
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Updated

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

smb/server: fix refcount leak in parsedurablehandlecontext()

When the command is a replay operation and -ENOEXEC is returned, the refcount of ksmbdfile must be released.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.32<6.6.124
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.12.70
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3

Event History

Feb 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-71204?

CVE-2025-71204 has a moderate severity due to its potential impact on refcount handling in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71204?

To fix CVE-2025-71204, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability is patched.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2025-71204?

CVE-2025-71204 affects the SMB server functionality within the Linux kernel.

4

What does CVE-2025-71204 relate to in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2025-71204 relates to a reference count leak in the function parse_durable_handle_context() during SMB operations.

5

Is CVE-2025-71204 a locally or remotely exploitable vulnerability?

CVE-2025-71204 is considered to be remotely exploitable under certain conditions related to SMB replay operations.

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