Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in smb2_close_cached_fid() find_or_create_cached_dir() could grab a new reference after kref_put() had seen the refcount drop to zero but before cfid_list_lock is acquired in smb2_close_cached_fid(), leading to use-after-free. Switch to kref_put_lock() so cfid_release() is called with cfid_list_lock held, closing that gap.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/065bd62412271a2d734810dd50336cae88c54427
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/734e99623c5b65bf2c03e35978a0b980ebc3c2f8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdb596ceb4b7c3f28786a33840263728217fbcf5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb52d9c86d70298de0ab7c7953653898cbc0efd6
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40328?
CVE-2025-40328 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in smb2_close_cached_fid() find_or_create_cached_dir() could grab a new reference after kref_put() ...
How severe is CVE-2025-40328?
CVE-2025-40328 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40328?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.