Tag: CVE-2025-38561
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Critical Flaw in Linux ksmbd (CVE-2025-38561) Enables Remote Code Execution in the Kernel
Researcher Nicholas Zubriski of Trend Research has disclosed a critical flaw in the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel, enabling attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code with the highest system privileges. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-38561, affects all Linux distributions that rely on the built-in ksmbd-based SMB server. The issue stems from improper handling of…