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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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.87/6.6.28/6.8.7/6.9-rc5. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function smb2_allocate_rsp_buf of the component ksmbd. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-26980. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been 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 vulnerability is the function smb2_allocate_rsp_buf of the component ksmbd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix slab-out-of-bounds in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf If ->ProtocolId is SMB2_TRANSFORM_PROTO_NUM, smb2 request size validation could be skipped. if request size is smaller than sizeof(struct smb2_query_info_req), slab-out-of-bounds read can happen in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf(). This patch allocate response buffer after decrypting transform request. smb3_decrypt_req() will validate transform request size and avoid slab-out-of-bound in smb2_allocate_rsp_buf().

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-26980 since 02/19/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 227886 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-26980), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.88, 6.6.29, 6.8.8 or 6.9-rc6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b80ba648714e/3160d9734453/0977f89722ec/c119f4ede3fa 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 databases at Tenable (227886) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1008). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 227886
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-26980

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.88/6.6.29/6.8.8/6.9-rc6
Patch: b80ba648714e/3160d9734453/0977f89722ec/c119f4ede3fa

Timelineinfo

02/19/2024 🔍
05/01/2024 +71 days 🔍
05/01/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/06/2026 +646 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-26980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-262561
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1008 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2024 07:42
Updated: 02/06/2026 16:08
Changes: 05/01/2024 07:42 (58), 11/06/2024 19:32 (13), 03/06/2025 05:18 (2), 08/02/2025 23:47 (7), 11/10/2025 19:40 (1), 02/06/2026 16:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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