SB20250402110 - Race condition in Linux kernel smb server



SB20250402110 - Race condition in Linux kernel smb server

Published: April 2, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250402110
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21947)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the handle_response() function in fs/smb/server/transport_ipc.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.