SB2025103126 - Improper locking in Linux kernel smb server



SB2025103126 - Improper locking in Linux kernel smb server

Published: October 31, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025103126
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40090)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ksmbd_rpc_write(), ksmbd_rpc_read() and ksmbd_rpc_ioctl() functions 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.