CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-3865

HighCVSS 8.1
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.59%

45th percentile - higher than 45% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the ksmbd module has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the smb2_write function. The issue arises from lack of validation of the hdr->NextCommand field, which could allow oversized SMB2 write length and lead to out-of-bounds read.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes potential information disclosure or system crashes due to unauthorized memory access, affecting the security of SMB services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to apply a Linux kernel update that includes the fix, which adds validation of the NextCommand field. Also, monitor SMB services for unusual activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix out-of-bound read in smb2_write ksmbd_smb2_check_message doesn't validate hdr->NextCommand. If ->NextCommand is bigger than Offset + Length of smb2 write, It will allow oversized smb2 write length. It will cause OOB read in smb2_write.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS