CVE-2023-32253

MEDIUM
Published Aug 2, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-413

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component. A deadlock is triggered by sending multiple concurrent session setup requests, possibly leading to a denial of service.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-413 CWE-413

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32253? +
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component. A deadlock is triggered by sending multiple concurrent session setup requests, possibly leading to a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-32253? +
CVE-2023-32253 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-32253? +
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