Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.1.16, < 6.1.108 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6df57c63c200cd05e085c3b695128260e21959b7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a01859dd6aebf826576513850a3b05992809e9d2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b902fb78ab21299e4dd1775e7e8d251d5c0735bcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c724b2ab6a46435b4e7d58ad2fbbdb7a318823cfPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46686?
CVE-2024-46686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 r...
How severe is CVE-2024-46686?
CVE-2024-46686 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-2024-46686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.