CVE-2023-39180
Nov. 18, 2024, 5:11 p.m.
4.0
Low
Description
A flaw was found within the handling of SMB2_READ commands in the kernel ksmbd module. The issue results from not releasing memory after its effective lifetime. An attacker can leverage this to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Linux. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability, but only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable.
Product(s) Impacted
Product | Versions |
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Linux Kernel |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-125
Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-400
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: HIGH
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: CHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: NONE
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L
Timeline
Published: Nov. 18, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 18, 2024, 5:11 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 18, 2024, 5:11 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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More infoSource
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