CVE-2026-46195: smb: client: validate dacloffset before building DACL pointers

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

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

smb: client: validate dacloffset before building DACL pointers

parsesecdesc(), buildsecdesc(), and the chown path in idmodetocifsacl() all add the server-supplied dacloffset to pntsd before proving a DACL header fits inside the returned security descriptor.

On 32-bit builds a malicious server can return dacloffset near U32MAX, wrap the derived DACL pointer below endofacl, and then slip past the later pointer-based bounds checks. buildsecdesc() and idmodetocifsacl() can then dereference DACL fields from the wrapped pointer in the chmod/chown rewrite paths.

Validate dacloffset numerically before building any DACL pointer and reuse the same helper at the three DACL entry points.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
The Linux Foundation Linux kernel (CIFS/SMB client)
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<6.6.140
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.139.1-1<6.6.141.1-1
6.6.141.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.141.1-1

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:36 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46195?

CVE-2026-46195 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46195?

To fix CVE-2026-46195, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-46195?

CVE-2026-46195 can be exploited by attackers gaining unauthorized access through crafted DACL data.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2026-46195?

CVE-2026-46195 affects systems running the Linux Foundation Linux kernel with CIFS/SMB client configurations.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2026-46195?

Exploiting CVE-2026-46195 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, and denial of service.

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