The vulnerability of the smb2_rename_path() function in the fs/smb/client/smb2inode.c module allows a hacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information within the Linux operating system’s SMB kernel client.

The vulnerability of the smb2renamepath function in the fs/smb/client/smb2inode.c module, which is part of the SMB client support in Linux kernel, relates to the improper disabling or release of resources. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise the confidentiality,...