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CVE-2023-39180

Linux Kernel ksmbd Read Request Memory Leak Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Severity Score

4.0
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability, but only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of SMB2_READ commands. The issue results from not releasing memory after its effective lifetime. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

*Credits: HexRabbit (@h3xr4bb1t)
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-06-10 CVE Published
  • 2024-07-01 CVE Updated
  • ---------- CVE Reserved
  • ---------- EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
CAPEC
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