CVE-2023-32255

kernel: Memory leak via ksmbd session setup request with unknown NTLMSSP message type

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.3

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 17, 2023

Updated · June 30, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component. A memory leak can occur if a client sends a session setup request with an unknown NTLMSSP message type, potentially leading to resource exhaustion.

Statement

The ksmbd kernel component is not shipped in any Red Hat Products.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime