Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel smb Client by Vendor

CVE-2025-39929

What is CVE-2025-39929?

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's smb client component during error handling in the smbd_negotiate() function. When the function encounters certain errors, it fails to properly release allocated objects, leading to objects remaining in memory. This leak can potentially deplete system resources over time, impacting performance. Affected versions of the Linux kernel may require immediate patching to mitigate resource exhaustion risks.

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