Linux Kernel Vulnerability in ksmbd Affects Connection Handling

CVE-2025-38501

What is CVE-2025-38501?

A vulnerability in the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel allows excessive connection attempts from clients with the same IP address. This situation can lead to resource exhaustion, preventing legitimate clients from establishing connections. The recent patch addresses this issue by limiting the number of repeated connections from the same IP, thereby enhancing connection management and improving overall network security.

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