Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-50286

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix slab-use-after-free in ksmbd_smb2_session_create There is a race condition between ksmbd_smb2_session_create and ksmbd_expire_session. This patch add missing sessions_table_lock while adding/deleting session from global session table.

CVSS
7
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.11.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix slab-use-after-free in ksmbd_smb2_session_create There is a race condition between ksmbd_smb2_session_create and ksmbd_expire_session. This patch add missing sessions_table_lock while adding/deleting session from global session table.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < f56446ba5378d19e31040b548a14ee9a8f1500ea, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < e923503a56b3385b64ae492e3225e4623f560c5b, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < e7a2ad2044377853cf8c59528dac808a08a99c72, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 0a77715db22611df50b178374c51e2ba0d58866e, >= 5.15, < 6.1.117, >= 6.2 < 6.6.61, >= 6.7 < 6.11.8, 6.12
Fixed versions
6.1.117, 6.6.61, 6.11.8

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:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
CVE-2024-50286 — Linux Linux, linux kernel | SECUFOCUS NOW