GSD-2021-1002512 nfsd: Fix nsfd startup race (again)
A race condition in the Linux Kernel NFS daemon startup can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002512?
GSD-2021-1002512 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nfsd: Fix nsfd startup race (again)
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 v5.10.85 by commit c520943a00ad5015704969ad3304c956bcd49d25, it was introduced in version v5.10.20 by commit 7c7cb07d4affcf41749234fe9dc4d90cd3959e32. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002512?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002512?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002512 in the wild and no public exploit code.