CVE-2026-90152
kernel: smb/server: fix session leak in ksmbd_session_register()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 17, 2026
Updated · October 13, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the smb/server component of the Linux kernel. A session leak in the ksmbd_session_register() function occurs when a session fails to be stored, leading to its reference count not being properly decremented. This can result in resource exhaustion, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by depleting available system resources.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count