CVE-2026-43239
smb: client: prevent races in ->query_interfaces()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: prevent races in ->query_interfaces() It was possible for two query interface works to be concurrently trying to update the interfaces. Prevent this by checking and updating iface_last_update under iface_lock.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 1:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Apply Linux kernel security updates.
- Ensure interface updates are protected by iface_lock.
- Review SMB client code for similar race conditions.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: prevent races in ->query_interfaces() It was possible for two query interface works to be concurrently trying to update the interfaces. Prevent this by checking and updating iface_last_update under iface_lock. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6287eefaf21ec805d42f941bd368018cf397a7f5 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76cc4faba0343c6db945b8dc75425b33d633e1b8 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93e8e3ee165ae4609a1222b516b573837103d2c3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab6564f416a6eaf1199200b6100952407b438f7d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3c06e42e1527716c54f3ad2ced6a034b5f3a489