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CVE-2024-35861

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

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CVE-2024-35861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_signal_cifsd_for_reconnect() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_signal_cifsd_for_reconnect() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.

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
0.24%

15.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.17.2, < 6.1.85—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.8.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.9Rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35861?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_signal_cifsd_for_reconnect() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.
How severe is CVE-2024-35861?
CVE-2024-35861 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35861?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST