CVE-2023-32251CWE-307

Kernel: ksmbd brute force delay bypass via asynchronous requests

Low · published July 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
3.7
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component (kernel SMB/CIFS server). A security control designed to prevent dictionary attacks, which introduces a 5-second delay during session setup, can be bypassed through the use of asynchronous requests. This bypass negates the intended anti-brute-force protection, potentially allowing attackers to conduct dictionary attacks more efficiently against user credentials or other authentication mechanisms.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
3.7 · LOW
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00477 · 40.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2025-07-31T20:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 JUL 20:44Z
    Kernel: ksmbd brute force delay bypass via asynchronous requests
    cvelistv5