# CVE-2006-5871: smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-12-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, which could cause clients to use server-specified uid, gid and mode settings.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10171
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25683
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_35_kernel.html

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