CVE-2025-38501

Vulnerability in Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Can Lead to Resource Exhaustion by Remote Attackers

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Vulnerability in Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Can Lead to Resource Exhaustion by Remote Attackers

Shake Network Technology NewsClick the right to follow for the latest technology news!A denial-of-service vulnerability has been discovered in the KSMBD (SMB Direct) subsystem of the Linux kernel, which has garnered widespread attention in the open-source community. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-38501, allows remote attackers to exhaust all available SMB connections without authentication by exploiting … Read more

Vulnerability in Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Allows Remote Attackers to Exhaust Server Resources

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Vulnerability in Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Allows Remote Attackers to Exhaust Server Resources

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been discovered in the KSMBD (SMB Direct) subsystem of the Linux kernel, which has garnered significant attention in the open-source community. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-38501, allows remote attackers to exhaust all available SMB connections without authentication by exploiting the kernel’s handling of half-open TCP sessions. 01 Key Points CVE-2025-38501 allows … Read more

Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Exhaust Server Resources

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Linux Kernel KSMBD Subsystem Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Exhaust Server Resources

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been discovered in the KSMBD (SMB Direct) subsystem of the Linux kernel, which has garnered widespread attention in the open-source community. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-38501, allows remote attackers to exhaust all available SMB connections without authentication by exploiting the kernel’s handling of half-open TCP sessions.Part01 Key Points CVE-2025-38501 allows attackers … Read more