CVE-2023-52442

ksmbd: validate session id and tree id in compound request

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate session id and tree id in compound request `smb2_get_msg()` in smb2_get_ksmbd_tcon() and smb2_check_user_session() will always return the first request smb2 header in a compound request. if `SMB2_TREE_CONNECT_HE` is the first command in compound request, will return 0, i.e. The tree id check is skipped. This patch use ksmbd_req_buf_next() to get current command in compound.

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52442?
CVE-2023-52442 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52442?
To fix CVE-2023-52442, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-52442 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52442 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52442?
CVE-2023-52442 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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