Packages
- cifs-utils - Common Internet File System utilities
Details
It was discovered that cifs-utils incorrectly handled namespaces when
obtaining Kerberos credentials. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to obtain sensitive information.
It was discovered that cifs-utils incorrectly handled namespaces when
obtaining Kerberos credentials. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to obtain sensitive information.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | cifs-utils – 2:7.0-2.1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 24.04 noble | cifs-utils – 2:7.0-2ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | cifs-utils – 2:6.14-1ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 20.04 focal | cifs-utils – 2:6.9-1ubuntu0.3 | ||
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