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CVE-2025-37952

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: Fix UAF in __close_file_table_ids A use-after-free is possible if one thread destroys the file via __ksmbd_close_fd while another thread holds a reference to it. The existing checks on fp->refcount are not sufficient to prevent this. The fix takes ft->lock around the section which removes the file from the file table. This prevents two threads acquiring the same file pointer via __close_file_table_ids, as well as the other functions which retrieve a file from the IDR and which already use this same lock.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.31%
23.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.05.21
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.31%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: Fix UAF in __close_file_table_ids A use-after-free is possible if one thread destroys the file via __ksmbd_close_fd while another thread holds a reference to it. The existing checks on fp->refcount are not sufficient to prevent this. The fix takes ft->lock around the section which removes the file from the file table. This prevents two threads acquiring the same file pointer via __close_file_table_ids, as well as the other functions which retrieve a file from the IDR and which already use this same lock.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < fec1f9e9a650e8e7011330a085c77e7bf2a08ea9, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 9e9841e232b51171ddf3bc4ee517d5d28dc8cad6, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 16727e442568a46d9cca69fe2595896de86e120d, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 36991c1ccde2d5a521577c448ffe07fcccfe104d, >= 5.15, >= 5.15 < 6.6.91, >= 6.7 < 6.12.29, >= 6.13 < 6.14.7, 6.15
Fixed versions
6.6.91, 6.12.29, 6.14.7

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