CVE-2018-1066 | Linux Kernel up to 4.10 CIFS fs/cifs/cifsencrypt.c setup_ntlmv2_rsp TargetInfo null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 108748 / ID 197364)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.10. This vulnerability affects the function setup_ntlmv2_rsp of the file fs/cifs/cifsencrypt.c of the component CIFS. The manipulation of the argument TargetInfo leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1066. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.