CVE-2024-53178 is a memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SMB (Server Message Block) implementation, specifically within the open_cached_dir() function. This flaw can lead to unreferenced memory objects and system instability, including kernel panics during SMB filesystem unmount operations. It affects the Linux kernel. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity. A successful exploit could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by causing system crashes, but it does not directly impact confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or Metasploit/Nuclei modules are available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.1, < 6.6.64CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.7, < 6.11.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.12, < 6.12.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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