Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: fix leak of active_num_conn in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() On kthread_run() failure in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection(), the transport is freed via free_transport(), which does not decrement active_num_conn, leaking this counter. Replace free_transport() with ksmbd_tcp_disconnect().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15.91, < 5.15.201 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/599271110c35f6b16e2e4e45b9fbd47ed378c982Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dd2645cf080a75be31fa66063c7332b291f46f0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77ffbcac4e569566d0092d5f22627dfc0896b553Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/787769c8cc50416af7b8b1a36e6bcd6aaa7680aaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ddd69cd1338c6197e1b6b19cec60d99c8633e4fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/baf664fc90a6139a39a58333e4aaa390c10d45dcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd25e0d809531a67e9dd53b19012d27d2b13425fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23228?
CVE-2026-23228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: fix leak of active_num_conn in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection() On kthread_run() failure in ksmbd_tcp_new_connection(), the...
How severe is CVE-2026-23228?
CVE-2026-23228 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-2026-23228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.