CVE-2024-26692: smb: Fix regression in writes when non-standard maximum write size negotiated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
smb: Fix regression in writes when non-standard maximum write size negotiated
The conversion to netfs in the 6.3 kernel caused a regression when
maximum write size is set by the server to an unexpected value which is
not a multiple of 4096 (similarly if the user overrides the maximum
write size by setting mount parm "wsize", but sets it to a value that
is not a multiple of 4096). When negotiated write size is not a
multiple of 4096 the netfs code can skip the end of the final
page when doing large sequential writes, causing data corruption.
This section of code is being rewritten/removed due to a large
netfs change, but until that point (ie for the 6.3 kernel until now)
we can not support non-standard maximum write sizes.
Add a warning if a user specifies a wsize on mount that is not
a multiple of 4096 (and round down), also add a change where we
round down the maximum write size if the server negotiates a value
that is not a multiple of 4096 (we also have to check to make sure that
we do not round it down to zero).
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-26692 is a Linux kernel SMB client issue that can corrupt data during large sequential writes. It occurs when the SMB server or mount option uses a maximum write size that is not a multiple of 4096. This is an integrity risk, not a reported code-execution issue.
Executive priority
Treat as a data integrity issue for Linux systems writing to SMB shares. Prioritize file servers, backup workflows, data pipelines, and business processes where silent corruption would be costly.
Technical view
A netfs conversion regression introduced around Linux 6.3 affected SMB write handling. If negotiated or user-specified maximum write size is not 4096-aligned, netfs may skip the end of the final page during large writes. Kernel fixes round down non-standard sizes and warn on invalid mount wsize values.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using SMB/CIFS mounts for writes, especially kernels in the affected 6.3-era range and environments with non-standard SMB maximum write sizes or custom wsize mount settings.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Practical impact appears to require SMB client write activity under specific negotiated or configured write-size conditions.
Researcher notes
The available record describes a regression and fix behavior but provides no CVSS, CWE, exploit evidence, or distribution-specific advisory details. The key condition is a non-4096-multiple maximum write size negotiated by the server or set via mount wsize.
Mitigation direction
Update Linux kernels using vendor guidance or stable kernel fixes referenced for this CVE.
Check SMB/CIFS mount options for wsize values not divisible by 4096.
Avoid non-standard SMB maximum write sizes until systems are patched.
Prioritize backups and integrity checks for data written through affected SMB mounts.
Validation and detection
Inventory Linux kernels on systems using SMB/CIFS mounts.
Identify SMB/CIFS mounts performing write-heavy or large sequential write workloads.
Review mount configurations for custom wsize values not divisible by 4096.
Check vendor advisories to confirm the fixed kernel package is installed.
Validate critical files written over SMB using application-level integrity checks.
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