CVE-2024-42307 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.102/6.6.43/6.10.2 cifs fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c init_cifs null pointer dereference
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.102/6.6.43/6.10.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function init_cifs of the file fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c of the component cifs. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42307. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.