CVE-2025-38431

smb: client: fix regression with native SMB symlinks

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix regression with native SMB symlinks Some users and customers reported that their backup/copy tools started to fail when the directory being copied contained symlink targets that the client couldn't parse - even when those symlinks weren't followed. Fix this by allowing lstat(2) and readlink(2) to succeed even when the client can't resolve the symlink target, restoring old behavior.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ddaf7567080c7de2e0c99efca2ee1e6b79beea5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff8abbd248c1f52df0c321690b88454b13ff54b2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38431?: CVE-2025-38431 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38431?: To fix CVE-2025-38431, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-38431 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38431 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-38431?: CVE-2025-38431 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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