GSD-2021-1001270 NFSv4: Initialise connection to the server in nfs4_alloc_client()
An initialization flaw in the Linux Kernel NFSv4 client may lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to ensure proper connection setup.
- 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-2021-1001270?
GSD-2021-1001270 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFSv4: Initialise connection to the server in nfs4_alloc_client()
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 v5.10.52 by commit ff4023d0194263a0827c954f623c314978cf7ddd, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 5c6e5b60aae4347223f176966455010a5715b863. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001270?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001270?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001270 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001270 in the wild and no public exploit code.