Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-32255
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2385884
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6d
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-703/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-32255?
CVE-2023-32255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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 exhaust...
How severe is CVE-2023-32255?
CVE-2023-32255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-32255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.