Overview
About vulnerability
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: Compare MACs in constant time To prevent timing attacks, MAC comparisons need to be constant-time. Replace the memcmp() with the correct function, crypto_memneq(). A flaw was found in ksmbd, a Linux kernel module. This vulnerability stems from the use of a non-constant time memory comparison function when verifying Message Authentication Codes (MACs). A remote attacker could exploit this timing difference to conduct a timing attack, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.Details
KernelCare state
Live-patch status from KernelCare for each operating system.
| Operating system | Status | Covered kernels |
|---|---|---|
| Debian 12 | Released |
35 kernels
|
| Debian 13 | Planned | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 | Planned | — |