SB2025102962 - Input validation error in Linux kernel smb server
Published: October 29, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025102962
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40084)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ipc_msg_handle_free() function in fs/smb/server/transport_ipc.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.