Linux kernels built with CIFS(CONFIG_CIFS) network file system support are vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. It could occur during a reconnection attempt. An unprivileged user/program could use this flaw to crash the system, resulting in DoS. Upstream fix: ------------- -> https://git.kernel.org/linus/ea702b80e0bbb2448e201472127288beb82ca2fe
Statement: This issue does not affect the versions of the kernel package as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6 and Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2.