CVE-2026-68343
Linux kernel vulnerability
- Published10 Aug 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: validate DFS referral PathConsumed parse_dfs_referrals() validates that the response contains the fixed referral entry array and, on for-next, the per-referral string offsets. However, the response also contains a PathConsumed value that is later used for DFS path parsing. If a malformed response provides a PathConsumed value larger than the search name, later DFS parsing can advance beyond the end of the path. Validate PathConsumed against the search name length before storing it in the parsed referral.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/285bd4a5f3f156aa5869843b47a1b1380b774241
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fdd6d196c656b376cc251e1e9ff110b3ed522e1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b439f39f33ec15d319ced3b025e122346fba987
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f88a99ed511651b2dc2177d6854b2d1b8322e75
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfebe5110fd135d86d65a0a346e14c106b02028b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6f5ee2aa33b350c671721b965251c42cebb962e
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-68343 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-68343 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.
How severe is CVE-2026-68343?
CVE-2026-68343 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-68343?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.