ZDI-26-693
ZDI-26-693: Linux Kernel ksmbd Share Configuration Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2026
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. Furthermore, only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.5.
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Sep 14, 2026 · Catalog
Detected
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. Furthermore, only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.5.
Sources
- Zero Day InitiativeCoordinated disclosureZDI-26-693
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. Furthermore, only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.5.
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