GSD-2022-1000488 NFSD: Fix the behavior of READ near OFFSET_MAX
An attacker can cause a denial of service in the Linux Kernel NFS server by sending READ requests near the maximum offset.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000488?
GSD-2022-1000488 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFSD: Fix the behavior of READ near OFFSET_MAX
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 v5.16.10 by commit 44502aca8e02ab32d6b0eb52e006a5ec9402719b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000488?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000488?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000488 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1000488 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000488 in the wild and no public exploit code.