CVE-2023-52442: linux kernel vulnerability

What is known

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate session id and tree id in compound request `smb2_get_msg()` in smb2_get_ksmbd_tcon() and smb2_check_user_session() will always return the first request smb2 header in a compound request. if `SMB2_TREE_CONNECT_HE` is the first command in compound request, will return 0, i.e. The tree id check is skipped. This patch use ksmbd_req_buf_next() to get current command in compound.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-52442, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.1) affecting linux kernel, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether linux kernel is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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