Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc5 ksmbd smb2_allocate_rsp_buf out-of-bounds

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc5 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function smb2_allocate_rsp_buf of the component ksmbd. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-26936. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc5. Affected is the function smb2_allocate_rsp_buf of the component ksmbd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate request buffer size in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf() The response buffer should be allocated in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf before validating request. But the fields in payload as well as smb2 header is used in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf(). This patch add simple buffer size validation to avoid potencial out-of-bounds in request buffer.
The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-26936 since 02/19/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 6.1.88, 6.6.29, 6.8.8 or 6.9-rc6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 21ff9d7d223c/5c20b242d4fe/2c27a64a2bc4/17cf0c2794bd is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1008). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Affected
- Debian Linux
- Amazon Linux 2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SUSE Linux
- Oracle Linux
- Oracle VM
- EMC Avamar
- IBM QRadar SIEM
- Dell NetWorker
- IBM Security Guardium
- RESF Rocky Linux
- Broadcom Brocade SANnav
- Open Source Linux Kernel
- IBM Business Automation Workflow
- IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
- Dell Avamar
- Juniper Junos Space
- IBM DataPower Gateway
- IBM Storage Scale System
- SolarWinds Security Event Manager
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
- Dell PowerScale OneFS
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 6.1.0
- 6.1.1
- 6.1.2
- 6.1.3
- 6.1.4
- 6.1.5
- 6.1.6
- 6.1.7
- 6.1.8
- 6.1.9
- 6.1.10
- 6.1.11
- 6.1.12
- 6.1.13
- 6.1.14
- 6.1.15
- 6.1.16
- 6.1.17
- 6.1.18
- 6.1.19
- 6.1.20
- 6.1.21
- 6.1.22
- 6.1.23
- 6.1.24
- 6.1.25
- 6.1.26
- 6.1.27
- 6.1.28
- 6.1.29
- 6.1.30
- 6.1.31
- 6.1.32
- 6.1.33
- 6.1.34
- 6.1.35
- 6.1.36
- 6.1.37
- 6.1.38
- 6.1.39
- 6.1.40
- 6.1.41
- 6.1.42
- 6.1.43
- 6.1.44
- 6.1.45
- 6.1.46
- 6.1.47
- 6.1.48
- 6.1.49
- 6.1.50
- 6.1.51
- 6.1.52
- 6.1.53
- 6.1.54
- 6.1.55
- 6.1.56
- 6.1.57
- 6.1.58
- 6.1.59
- 6.1.60
- 6.1.61
- 6.1.62
- 6.1.63
- 6.1.64
- 6.1.65
- 6.1.66
- 6.1.67
- 6.1.68
- 6.1.69
- 6.1.70
- 6.1.71
- 6.1.72
- 6.1.73
- 6.1.74
- 6.1.75
- 6.1.76
- 6.1.77
- 6.1.78
- 6.1.79
- 6.1.80
- 6.1.81
- 6.1.82
- 6.1.83
- 6.1.84
- 6.1.85
- 6.1.86
- 6.1.87
- 6.6.0
- 6.6.1
- 6.6.2
- 6.6.3
- 6.6.4
- 6.6.5
- 6.6.6
- 6.6.7
- 6.6.8
- 6.6.9
- 6.6.10
- 6.6.11
- 6.6.12
- 6.6.13
- 6.6.14
- 6.6.15
- 6.6.16
- 6.6.17
- 6.6.18
- 6.6.19
- 6.6.20
- 6.6.21
- 6.6.22
- 6.6.23
- 6.6.24
- 6.6.25
- 6.6.26
- 6.6.27
- 6.6.28
- 6.8.0
- 6.8.1
- 6.8.2
- 6.8.3
- 6.8.4
- 6.8.5
- 6.8.6
- 6.8.7
- 6.9-rc1
- 6.9-rc2
- 6.9-rc3
- 6.9-rc4
- 6.9-rc5
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.88/6.6.29/6.8.8/6.9-rc6
Patch: 21ff9d7d223c/5c20b242d4fe/2c27a64a2bc4/17cf0c2794bd
Timeline
02/19/2024 🔍05/01/2024 🔍
05/01/2024 🔍
01/26/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-26936 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26936
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-262560
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1008 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service
Entry
Created: 05/01/2024 07:41Updated: 01/26/2026 15:38
Changes: 05/01/2024 07:41 (58), 08/02/2025 20:00 (8), 09/18/2025 19:55 (12), 11/10/2025 15:58 (1), 01/26/2026 15:38 (1)
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