Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix oops due to uncleared server->smbd_conn in reconnect In smbd_destroy(), clear the server->smbd_conn pointer after freeing the smbd_connection struct that it points to so that reconnection doesn't get confused.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.16, < 4.19.272 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b83bc6f87eedab4599b0123e572a422689444bePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5109607a4ece7cd8536172bf7549eb4dce1f3576Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91be54849d5392050f5b847b42bd5e6221551ac8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9640c0b268405f2540e8203a545e930ea88bb7dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7ab9161cf5ddc42a288edf9d1a61f3bdffe17c7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e037baee16e0b9ace7e730888fcae9cec11daff2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53006?
CVE-2023-53006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix oops due to uncleared server->smbd_conn in reconnect In smbd_destroy(), clear the server->smbd_conn pointer after freein...
How severe is CVE-2023-53006?
CVE-2023-53006 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.