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Discussions tagged with 'dfs referrals' on WindowsForum.com cover the role of Distributed File System (DFS) referrals in SMB/CIFS environments, particularly in the context of a Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2024-35869). This use-after-free bug can cause crashes and memory corruption when the SMB client processes DFS referrals, mounts DFS targets, or performs DFS failover. The content emphasizes the importance of patching Linux hosts that access SMB shares to mitigate risks. While the tag is relevant to Windows networking concepts, the specific thread focuses on Linux SMB client behavior and security updates.
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    Linux SMB Client Use-After-Free CVE-2024-35869 Patch Guide

    A use‑after‑free defect in the Linux kernel’s SMB client — tracked as CVE-2024-35869 — has been fixed upstream and back‑ported by major distributors after disclosure; the bug can cause reliable crashes and memory corruption when the client walks DFS referrals, mounts DFS targets, or performs DFS...
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