Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-35862

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in smb2_is_network_name_deleted() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.66%
48.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.05.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.66%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in smb2_is_network_name_deleted() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 9e550b085206544bd03a8b1dd58a5414e9508351 < f9414004798d9742c1af23a1d839fe6a9503751c, >= 9e550b085206544bd03a8b1dd58a5414e9508351 < aa582b33f94453fdeaff1e7d0aa252c505975e01, >= 9e550b085206544bd03a8b1dd58a5414e9508351 < d919b6ea15ffa56fbafef4a1d92f47aeda9af645, >= 9e550b085206544bd03a8b1dd58a5414e9508351 < 63981561ffd2d4987807df4126f96a11e18b0c1d, >= 5.12, >= 5.12 < 6.1.85, >= 6.2 < 6.6.26, >= 6.7 < 6.8.5, 6.9
Fixed versions
6.1.85, 6.6.26, 6.8.5

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
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