SB2023090640 - Remote code execution in Linux Kernel ksmbd 



SB2023090640 - Remote code execution in Linux Kernel ksmbd

Published: September 6, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023090640
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32258)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition when processing SMB2_LOGOFF and SMB2_CLOSE commands in ksmbd. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.