CVE-2026-68083: ksmbd: fix path resolution in ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_create

highCVSS 7.1CVE-2026-68083

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linux product: Linux kernel Path traversal

What: The ksmbd SMB server has improper path resolution in ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_create that allows path traversal.
Who is affected: Linux systems running ksmbd SMB server component.
Urgency: High priority; CVSS 7.1 indicates significant risk and path traversal can expose sensitive files.
Action: Apply kernel patch correcting path validation in ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_create.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.1
Published: 2026-08-11
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68083

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-680830.45% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 37% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-68083	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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