CVE-2023-32255
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-02
Last updated on: 2025-08-04
Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.
Description
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component. A memory leak can occur if a client sends a session setup request with an unknown NTLMSSP message type, potentially leading to resource exhaustion.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | ksmbd | * |
| linux | kernel | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-772 | The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component where a memory leak can occur if a client sends a session setup request containing an unknown NTLMSSP message type. This memory leak can potentially lead to resource exhaustion on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion on the affected system due to a memory leak. This could degrade system performance or cause denial of service by exhausting available memory resources.
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