GSD-2022-1001983 NFS: Avoid writeback threads getting stuck in mempool_alloc()
A flaw in the Linux Kernel NFS implementation could cause writeback threads to hang, leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1001983?
GSD-2022-1001983 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFS: Avoid writeback threads getting stuck in mempool_alloc()
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 v5.10.111 by commit c74e2f6ecc51bd08bb5b0335477dba954a50592e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001983?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001983?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001983 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-2022-1001983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001983 in the wild and no public exploit code.