smb/client: fix out-of-bounds read in symlink_data()
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AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-46185) relates to an out-of-bounds read in the smb/client implementation within the symlink_data() function in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory disclosure or application instability, but no further technical details or exploitation information is available. No CVSS score or patch information is provided by the vendor advisory or source data.
Potential Impact
The impact is not explicitly detailed in the available data. Out-of-bounds reads can lead to information disclosure or application crashes, but no known exploits or confirmed impacts are reported. Without vendor advisory details, the precise impact remains unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
smb/client: fix out-of-bounds read in symlink_data()
Description
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-46185) relates to an out-of-bounds read in the smb/client implementation within the symlink_data() function in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory disclosure or application instability, but no further technical details or exploitation information is available. No CVSS score or patch information is provided by the vendor advisory or source data.
Potential Impact
The impact is not explicitly detailed in the available data. Out-of-bounds reads can lead to information disclosure or application crashes, but no known exploits or confirmed impacts are reported. Without vendor advisory details, the precise impact remains unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46185
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a19fedae29bf47b500fe5de
Added to database: 5/29/2026, 9:02:18 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 9:16:13 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 5:02:26 AM
Views: 6
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