GSD-2021-1000148 cifs: Return correct error code from smb2_get_enc_key

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The Linux kernel CIFS module returned an incorrect error code in smb2_get_enc_key, potentially affecting error handling logic.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1000148?

GSD-2021-1000148 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.

Official description

cifs: Return correct error code from smb2_get_enc_key

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.36 by commit aaa0faa5c28a91c362352d6b35dc3ed10df56fb0, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 61cfac6f267dabcf2740a7ec8a0295833b28b5f5. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000148?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000148?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000148 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000148 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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