ALBA-2021:3056 nfs-utils bug fix and enhancement update

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NFS server fails to enforce sloppy mount option, potentially allowing unauthorized access or bypassing security restrictions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is ALBA-2021:3056?

ALBA-2021:3056 is a vulnerability in libnfsidmap-devel, published on 10 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The nfs-utils packages provide a daemon for the kernel Network File System (NFS) server and related tools, which provides better performance than the traditional Linux NFS server used by most users. These packages also contain the mount.nfs, umount.nfs, and showmount programs.

Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):

  • AlmaLinux 8.4 fails to obey sloppy mount option. (BZ#1982340)

Which versions are affected by ALBA-2021:3056?

Linux distribution packages (1)
libnfsidmap-devel AlmaLinux:8All versions1:2.3.3-41.el8_4.2

How do I fix ALBA-2021:3056?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is ALBA-2021:3056 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:3056 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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