Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: prevent rename with empty string Client can send empty newname string to ksmbd server. It will cause a kernel oops from d_alloc. This patch return the error when attempting to rename a file or directory with an empty new name string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.6.91 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53e3e5babc0963a92d856a5ec0ce92c59f54bc12Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ee551672c8cf36108b0cfba92ec0c7c28ac3439Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c57301e332cc413fe0a7294a90725f4e21e9549dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7f2c00acb1ef64304fd40ac507e9213ff1d9b5cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37956?
CVE-2025-37956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: prevent rename with empty string Client can send empty newname string to ksmbd server. It will cause a kernel oops from d_a...
How severe is CVE-2025-37956?
CVE-2025-37956 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-2025-37956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.