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CVE-2025-71204
smb/server: fix refcount leak in parse_durable_handle_context()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: fix refcount leak in parse_durable_handle_context() When the command is a replay operation and -ENOEXEC is returned, the refcount of ksmbd_file must be released.

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Published Date :

Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Apply the kernel patch to fix a file handle reference counting leak.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Reboot the system to apply the changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-71204.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07df5ff4f6490a5c96715b7c562e0b2908422e04
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3296c3012a9d9a27e81e34910384e55a6ff3cff0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70dd3513ed6ac8c6cab23f72c5b19f44ca89de9d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a15107c4c031fb19737bf2eb4000f847f1d5e4c
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: fix refcount leak in parse_durable_handle_context() When the command is a replay operation and -ENOEXEC is returned, the refcount of ksmbd_file must be released.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07df5ff4f6490a5c96715b7c562e0b2908422e04
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3296c3012a9d9a27e81e34910384e55a6ff3cff0
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70dd3513ed6ac8c6cab23f72c5b19f44ca89de9d
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a15107c4c031fb19737bf2eb4000f847f1d5e4c
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