CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-1193

MediumCVSS 6.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A use-after-free flaw was found in setup_async_work in the KSMBD implementation of the in-kernel Samba server and CIFS in the Linux kernel. An attacker could crash the system by accessing freed work.

Risk Assessment

This can lead to denial of service (system hang or crash) on servers running KSMBD or CIFS clients.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix for KSMBD/CIFS.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A use-after-free flaw was found in setup_async_work in the KSMBD implementation of the in-kernel samba server and CIFS in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow an attacker to crash the system by accessing freed work.

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