CVE-2024-56729

smb: Initialize cfid->tcon before performing network ops

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: Initialize cfid->tcon before performing network ops Avoid leaking a tcon ref when a lease break races with opening the cached directory. Processing the leak break might take a reference to the tcon in cached_dir_lease_break() and then fail to release the ref in cached_dir_offload_close, since cfid->tcon is still NULL.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56729?
CVE-2024-56729 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56729?
To fix CVE-2024-56729, 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-2024-56729 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56729 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-2024-56729?
CVE-2024-56729 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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