New Linux CIFSwitch Kernel Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Root Access(URGENT)

[jonasbartho]

Ref. https://www.cryptika.com/new-linux-cifswitch-kernel-vulnerability-allows-attackers-to-gain-root-access/

and ref. https://blog.cloudlinux.com/cifswitch-mitigation-and-kernel-update

Can the Redhat CIFS/SMB-operator be hardened against this new CVE or can this only be patched on RHCOS-level?

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