Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affecting ksmbd Guest User Access

CVE-2023-32249

What is CVE-2023-32249?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux Kernel's ksmbd module which restricts guest user access during multichannel operations. The patch implements a security measure that generates a STATUS_NOT_SUPPORTED response when a session attempts to bind as a guest user, enhancing the overall security posture of the network file sharing capabilities.

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