CVE-2024-22705: Linux kernel · Out-of-bounds Read
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 6.6.10 : patch affected systems soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.6.10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize upgrading their Linux kernel to version 6.6.10 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. For environments where immediate kernel upgrades are not feasible, organizations should consider disabling the ksmbd service if SMB file sharing is not essential or restrict access to the SMB service using network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted users only. Implement strict access controls and monitor local user activities to detect any unusual behavior that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employ kernel integrity monitoring and endpoint detection tools capable of identifying anomalous kernel memory access or crashes. Regularly audit and update SMB configurations to ensure minimal attack surface. Additionally, organizations should maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential exploitation. Collaboration with Linux distribution vendors for timely patch deployment and testing is also recommended to ensure compatibility and stability.
Description
An issue was discovered in ksmbd in the Linux kernel before 6.6.10.smb2_get_data_area_len in fs/smb/server/smb2misc.c can cause an smb_strndup_from_utf16 out-of-bounds access because the relationship between Name data and CreateContexts data is mishandled.