CVE-2024-35867: debian linux Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_stats_proc_show() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
debian	debian_linux	All
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.10.237
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.181
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.85
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.26
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.5
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/29/2 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/1 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/2 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35867? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix potential UAF in cifs_stats_proc_show() Skip sessions that are being teared down (status == SES_EXITING) to avoid UAF. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-35867? +

CVE-2024-35867 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35867? +

CVE-2024-35867 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35867? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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