# CVE-2024-22705: linux: An issue was discovered in ksmbd in the Linux kernel before 6.6.10

CVE-2024-22705 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22705, released January 23, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-22705
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0025
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 23, 2024

## Description

An issue was discovered in ksmbd in the Linux kernel before 6.6.10. smb2_get_data_area_len in fs/smb/server/smb2misc.c can cause an smb_strndup_from_utf16 out-of-bounds access because the relationship between Name data and CreateContexts data is mishandled.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.76-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22705](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-22705.md) | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.6.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22705](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-22705.md) | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.6.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22705](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-22705.md) | Jan 23, 2024 |

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