Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP Repeated connections from clients with the same IP address may exhaust the max connections and prevent other normal client connections. This patch limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.1.148 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6073afe64510c302b7a0683a01e32c012eff715dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e5d91d3e6c62a9755b36f29c35288f06c3cd86bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb092fc3a62972a4aa47c9fe356c2c6a01cd840bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6bb9193974059ddbb0ce7763fa3882bd60d4dc3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1ce9258bcbce2491f9f71f7882b6eed0b33ec65Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa1c47af4ff641cf9197ecdb1f8240cbb30389c1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/15/2Mailing List
- https://github.com/keymaker-arch/KSMBDrainThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party AdvisoryMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38501?
CVE-2025-38501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP Repeated connections from clients with the same IP address may exh...
How severe is CVE-2025-38501?
CVE-2025-38501 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-38501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.