Re: Linux Kernel CIFS Vulnerability

[Andreas Bogk <andreas () andreas org>]

Marcus Meissner schrieb:
> > fixing a remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability in the
> > CIFS protocol.
> assuming a malicious server.

Right.  And assuming you can get the user to click on a link like

smb://naked-teenage-girls-with-horses.evilhaxxx0r.com/

Unfortunately, this is a realistic attack scenario.

> Even we as Linux distributors should probably set some people up to
> study the .stable releases for such things.

I think you absolutely have to, if you want to provide professional
services to customers.  As if you hadn't enough work to do already...

Andreas

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