Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: fix possible memory leak in smb2_read() Memory leak occurs when ksmbd_vfs_read() fails. Fix this by adding the missing kvfree().
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0797c6cf3b857cc229ab2bc69552938dcd738d78
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63d8706a2c09a0c29b8b0e8a44bc7a1339685de9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6fced056d2cc8d01b326e6fcfabaacb9850b71a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfda5422a16651d0bf864ec468b1c216e1b10d91
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1305587731886da37a214cda812ade246c653b0
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40286?
CVE-2025-40286 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: fix possible memory leak in smb2_read() Memory leak occurs when ksmbd_vfs_read() fails. Fix this by adding the missing...
How severe is CVE-2025-40286?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40286?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.