GSD-2021-1001385 NFSv4: Initialise connection to the server in nfs4_alloc_client()
An unproven potential security issue in the Linux Kernel NFSv4 client initialization requires patching to ensure stability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001385?
GSD-2021-1001385 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021.
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 v4.19.198 by commit 743f6b973c8ba8a0a5ed15ab11e1d07fa00d5368, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 5c6e5b60aae4347223f176966455010a5715b863. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001385?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001385?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001385 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001385 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001385 in the wild and no public exploit code.