GSD-2021-1002599 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
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002599?
GSD-2021-1002599 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 v5.15.8 by commit 8bf902fee5893cfc2f04a698abab47629699ae9a, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit bd5ae9288d6451bd346a1b4a59d4fe7e62ba29b7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002599?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002599?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002599 in the wild and no public exploit code.