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The smb acl overflow tag covers discussions about CVE-2026-31704, a Linux kernel ksmbd vulnerability where unchecked 16-bit DACL size accumulation in SMB ACL handling can wrap past 65,535 bytes and corrupt the access-control buffer. While not a classic Windows bug, it affects SMB file-sharing services on Linux, making it relevant to WindowsForum readers who manage cross-platform networks. The tag emphasizes that SMB security now spans both Windows and Linux, and that kernel updates for ksmbd should be treated as critical file-server security patches.
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    CVE-2026-31704 ksmbd SMB ACL Overflow: Patch Linux Kernel Fixes Fast

    CVE-2026-31704 is a Linux kernel ksmbd vulnerability disclosed in early May 2026 and fixed in stable kernel patches, where unchecked 16-bit DACL size accumulation in SMB ACL handling can wrap past 65,535 bytes and corrupt the access-control buffer on affected systems. It is not a classic Windows...
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