Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-1194

An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory read flaw was found in parse_lease_state in the KSMBD implementation of the in-kernel samba server and CIFS in the Linux kernel. When an attacker sends the CREATE command with a malformed payload to KSMBD, due to a missing check of `NameOffset` in the `parse_lease_state()` function, the `create_context` object can access invalid memory.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.011 (61.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1194?
CVE-2023-1194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-11-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-1194?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.