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CVE-2026-64139

kernel: ksmbd: fix SID memory leak in set_posix_acl_entries_dacl() on overflow

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · July 19, 2026

Updated · October 15, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the ksmbd (kernel SMB daemon) component of the Linux kernel. A malicious or specially crafted file with a large number of POSIX Access Control List (ACL) entries can trigger a memory leak in the set_posix_acl_entries_dacl() function. This occurs when the accumulated DACL size overflows, causing struct smb_sid buffers to not be properly freed. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause kernel memory exhaustion, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) on the affected system.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime