Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in ksmbd in the Linux kernel before 6.6.10. smb2_get_data_area_len in fs/smb/server/smb2misc.c can cause an smb_strndup_from_utf16 out-of-bounds access because the relationship between Name data and CreateContexts data is mishandled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.10Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=d1Patch
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.10Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=d1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-22705?
CVE-2024-22705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in ksmbd in the Linux kernel before 6.6.10. smb2_get_data_area_len in fs/smb/server/smb2misc.c can cause an smb_strndup_from_utf16 out-of-bounds access because the relationship...
How severe is CVE-2024-22705?
CVE-2024-22705 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-22705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.