SMB: Linux Kernel ksmbd SMB2_SESSION_SETUP Handling Memory Exhaustion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Linux Kernel ksmbd. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd, a high-performance in-kernel SMB server. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SMB2_SESSION_SETUP commands. The issue results from the lack of control of resource consumption. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Affected Products
Linux linux_kernel
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
Netapp
Linux