SB2024111121 - Race condition in Linux Kernel ksmbd



SB2024111121 - Race condition in Linux Kernel ksmbd

Published: November 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111121
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within session setup and logoff implementation in ksmbd. A remote authenticated user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.