CVE-2024-26592

Name: CVE-2024-26592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-22T17:15:09.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-26592 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix UAF issue in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() The race is between the handling of a new TCP connection and its disconnection. It leads to UAF on `struct tcp_transport` in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() function.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix UAF issue in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() The race is between the handling of a new TCP connection and its disconnection. It leads to UAF on `struct tcp_transport` in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.15.0, < 5.15.149
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16.0, < 6.1.75
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.2.0, < 6.6.14
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.7.0, < 6.7.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26592?

How severe is CVE-2024-26592?

CVE-2024-26592 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26592?

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Source: NVD / NIST