CVE-2026-64395 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 07/25/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: require source read access for duplicate extents
FSCTL_DUPLICATE_EXTENTS_TO_FILE passes the source file directly to vfs_clone_file_range() or vfs_copy_file_range() without checking the SMB access mask granted to the source handle. A handle opened with attribute access can consequently be used to copy file contents into an attacker-readable destination.
Require FILE_READ_DATA on the source handle before either VFS operation, matching other ksmbd data-copy paths.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2026
This vulnerability exists within the ksmbd kernel module which implements the SMB2/SMB3 server protocol for linux systems. The issue stems from insufficient access control validation when processing FSCTL_DUPLICATE_EXTENTS_TO_FILE requests. When a client sends this particular file system control command, the kernel does not verify whether the source file handle possesses the necessary read permissions before executing the duplicate operation. This oversight creates a privilege escalation vector where malicious actors can leverage handles opened with only attribute access rights to copy sensitive data from protected files into locations they can read.
The technical flaw manifests in the lack of proper access mask validation within the ksmbd implementation. Specifically, when processing FSCTL_DUPLICATE_EXTENTS_TO_FILE operations, the system directly passes the source file handle to either vfs_clone_file_range() or vfs_copy_file_range() functions without first confirming that the handle has been granted FILE_READ_DATA permissions. This behavior deviates from other data-copy paths within ksmbd which properly enforce read access requirements before executing similar operations. The vulnerability is classified as a weakness in authorization controls and can be mapped to CWE-284 Access Control Issues, specifically related to insufficient checks on file access permissions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows attackers to bypass normal file access restrictions through crafted SMB requests. An authenticated attacker who has obtained a handle to a file opened with minimal access rights can use this flaw to extract data from files they should not normally be able to read. This creates a potential data exfiltration channel where sensitive information could be copied into attacker-controlled locations without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects systems running the ksmbd kernel module and poses risks to network shares, file servers, and any environment where SMB file sharing is enabled with ksmbd implementations.
The recommended mitigation involves implementing proper access control checks before executing data-copy operations. The fix requires enforcing FILE_READ_DATA access rights on source handles before allowing either vfs_clone_file_range() or vfs_copy_file_range() functions to proceed. This approach aligns with the principle of least privilege and ensures that all data-copy operations within ksmbd maintain consistent access validation patterns. Organizations should update their systems to the patched kernel versions that implement this access control requirement. Additionally, network administrators should monitor SMB traffic for suspicious FSCTL_DUPLICATE_EXTENTS_TO_FILE requests and consider implementing additional network-level controls to restrict access to sensitive file shares. This vulnerability can be addressed through standard security patching procedures and follows established ATT&CK techniques related to privilege escalation through access control bypass mechanisms.