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Linux Kernel ksmbd TCP Connection Memory Exhaustion Denial-of-Service Vulnerability [CVE-2024-50285]

CVE number = CVE-2024-50285

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of the Linux Kernel.

Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

However, only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of new TCP connections.

The issue results from the lack of memory release after its effective lifetime.

An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Linux has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024111946-CVE-2024-50285-6013@gregkh/

Jason Davies

I am one of the editors here at www.systemtek.co.uk I am a UK based technology professional, with an interest in computer security and telecoms.

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