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CVE-2024-46686

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2024-46686 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/client: avoid dereferencing rdata=NULL in smb2_new_read_req() This happens when called from SMB2_read() while using rdma and reaching the rdma_readwrite_threshold.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/client: avoid dereferencing rdata=NULL in smb2_new_read_req() This happens when called from SMB2_read() while using rdma and reaching the rdma_readwrite_threshold.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.1.16, < 6.1.108—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.3, < 6.6.49—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.10.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.2.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.11Rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46686?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/client: avoid dereferencing rdata=NULL in smb2_new_read_req() This happens when called from SMB2_read() while using rdma and reaching the rdma_readwrite_threshold.
How severe is CVE-2024-46686?
CVE-2024-46686 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46686?
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