GSD-2021-1000602 NFS: Fix an Oopsable condition in __nfs_pageio_add_request()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel NFS client can cause a system crash, leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000602?
GSD-2021-1000602 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFS: Fix an Oopsable condition in __nfs_pageio_add_request()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.42 by commit ee21cd3aa8548e0cbc8c67a80b62113aedd2d101, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit a7d42ddb3099727f58366fa006f850a219cce6c8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000602?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000602?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000602 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000602 in the wild and no public exploit code.