CVE-2026-98420
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: follow SMB2 session expiration semantics ksmbd_session_register() destroys valid sessions after ten seconds of inactivit…
Overview
CVE-2026-98420 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: follow SMB2 session expiration semantics
ksmbd_session_register() destroys valid sessions after ten seconds of
inactivity whenever a client starts another SessionSetup exchange. This
confuses Session.IdleTime with Session.ExpirationTime. Windows can create
additional authenticated sessions on an existing connection, so deleting
the older session invalidates its tree connects and makes mapped drives
fail with STATUS_NETWORK_NAME_DELETED.
The session expiration rules require the server to change a valid session
to expired only after its credential expiration time passes. A valid or
expired session otherwise keeps its connection from being scavenged.
Connections that have not negotiated a dialect, have no sessions, or have
only InProgress sessions are disconnected after an implementation-specific
timeout. Use the Windows-compatible 45 second value and run the expiration
check periodically for both TCP and SMB Di
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-98420?
CVE-2026-98420 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-98420?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-98420?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-98420?
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