Ian produced a patch that addresses the problem, at least as far as I've tested it. Whether the target is properly escaped or quoted, it works as expected.
The patches (to AutoFS 5.1.2, available from git.kernel.org) are attached and will likely be integrated into AutoFS 5.1.3. ** Patch added: "Patch 0 of 1" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/autofs/+bug/1680224/+attachment/4860738/+files/patch_0.diff -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1680224 Title: auto.smb fails on Windows administrative shares To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/autofs/+bug/1680224/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs