CVE-2026-31609
smb: client: avoid double-free in smbd_free_send_io() after smbd_send_batch_flush()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: avoid double-free in smbd_free_send_io() after smbd_send_batch_flush() smbd_send_batch_flush() already calls smbd_free_send_io(), so we should not call it again after smbd_post_send() moved it to the batch list.
INFO
Published Date :
April 24, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Verify the patch is applied correctly.
- Reboot the system if necessary.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: avoid double-free in smbd_free_send_io() after smbd_send_batch_flush() smbd_send_batch_flush() already calls smbd_free_send_io(), so we should not call it again after smbd_post_send() moved it to the batch list. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22b7c1c619d808aec4cad3dc42103345e370d107 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9940dcbe5cb92482c04efc7341039ddf7dbf607 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9a162c2bbcd0ac85bd07c5b37cf20286048b65c