GSD-2021-1000178 cifs: Return correct error code from smb2_get_enc_key
An incorrect error code return in the CIFS filesystem module of the Linux kernel, potentially affecting error handling logic.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000178?
GSD-2021-1000178 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 v5.4.118 by commit 93f3339b22ba17e66f0808737467b70ba087eaec, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 61cfac6f267dabcf2740a7ec8a0295833b28b5f5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000178?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000178?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000178 in the wild and no public exploit code.