Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: parse_dfs_referrals: prevent oob on malformed input Malicious SMB server can send invalid reply to FSCTL_DFS_GET_REFERRALS - reply smaller than sizeof(struct get_dfs_referral_rsp) - reply with number of referrals smaller than NumberOfReferrals in the header Processing of such replies will cause oob. Return -EINVAL error on such replies to prevent oob-s.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/15c73964da9df994302f579ed14ee5fdbce7a332
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6447b0e355562a1ff748c4a2ffb89aae7e84d2c9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bc4a8d39bac23d8b044fd3e2dbfd965f1d9b058
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb0f2e66e1ac043a5b238f5bcab4f26f3c317039
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfacc7441f760e4a73cc71b6ff1635261d534657
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40099?
CVE-2025-40099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.4 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: parse_dfs_referrals: prevent oob on malformed input Malicious SMB server can send invalid reply to FSCTL_DFS_GET_REFERRALS ...
How severe is CVE-2025-40099?
CVE-2025-40099 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.4/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.