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CVE-2024-50284: ksmbd: Fix the missing xa_store error check

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2024-50284

CSIRTS triage

product: ksmbdDenial of service
What
ksmbd SMB file server kernel module missing error handling in xa_store operation allows potential failure.
Who is affected
Systems with ksmbd SMB server functionality enabled are affected.
Urgency
Medium urgency; CVSS 5.5 indicates moderate impact to service availability.
Action
Update Linux kernel to version with ksmbd xa_store error check patched.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-50284

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-50284coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for ksmbd

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