CVE-2024-39468

smb: client: fix deadlock in smb2_find_smb_tcon()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix deadlock in smb2_find_smb_tcon() Unlock cifs_tcp_ses_lock before calling cifs_put_smb_ses() to avoid such deadlock.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b055752675cd1d1db4ac9c2750db3dc3e89ea261 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21f5dd36e655d25a7b45b61c1e537198b671f720 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b09b556e48968317887a11243a5331a7bc00ece5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/225de871ddf994f69a57f035709cad9c0ab8615a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8d0f5f1ccf675454a833a573c53830a49b7d1a47 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02c418774f76a0a36a6195c9dbf8971eb4130a15 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39468?
CVE-2024-39468 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39468?
To fix CVE-2024-39468, 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-2024-39468 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39468 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-2024-39468?
CVE-2024-39468 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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