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Users running the Linux kernel's SMB server (ksmbd) should disable it or monitor for patches due to two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities.

CybersecurityLinuxTechnologyConflictOct 23, 2026score 0.172 posts Ā· 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel's SMB server, which were publicly disclosed before patches were available. It highlights the need for users to disable or monitor the ksmbd module, especially on Debian and Ubuntu systems. The posts emphasize the security risks associated with unpatched software and the importance of timely updates.

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Users running the Linux kernel's SMB server (ksmbd) should disable it or monitor for patches due to two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities.
Parent: CybersecurityEntity: Linux kernel's SMB serverSub-entity: ksmbd moduleImpact: negativeDate: Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026Target: The need to disable or monitor the ksmbd module

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šŸ§ SIGINT // Linux Watch ā€” 2026-10-23 Two unpatched 9.0-severity remote code execution bugs in the kernel's built-in SMB server leaked to public lists before fixes landed. If you run ksmbd for file sharing, now's a fine time to disable it or watch for the mainline patch. šŸ”— https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/two-cvss-90-linux-ksmbd-rce-flaws.html #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
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šŸ§ SIGINT // Linux Watch ā€” 2026-10-24 Two critical unpatched KSMBD flaws went public before fixes landed; Debian and Ubuntu build the module (unlike RHEL), so if you've got SMB sharing enabled on your NAS box, maybe check that kernel module isn't loaded for fun. šŸ”— https://finance.biggo.com/news/85288e6d-0074-437b-ab23-a4cadad19b34 #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
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