CVE-2023-54260

CVE-2023-54260 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix lost destroy smbd connection when MR allocate failed If the MR allocate failed, the smb direct connection info is NULL, then smbd_destroy() will directly return, then the connection info will be leaked. Let's set the smb direct connection info to the server before call smbd_destroy().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54260?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix lost destroy smbd connection when MR allocate failed If the MR allocate failed, the smb direct connection info is NULL, then smbd_destroy() will directly return, then the connection info will be leaked. Let's set the smb direct connection info to the server before call smbd_destroy().
Is CVE-2023-54260 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54260?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-54260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-54260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60381.
When was CVE-2023-54260 published?
CVE-2023-54260 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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