CVE-2021-47259

NFS: Fix use-after-free in nfs4_init_client()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix use-after-free in nfs4_init_client() KASAN reports a use-after-free when attempting to mount two different exports through two different NICs that belong to the same server. Olga was able to hit this with kernels starting somewhere between 5.7 and 5.10, but I traced the patch that introduced the clear_bit() call to 4.13. So something must have changed in the refcounting of the clp pointer to make this call to nfs_put_client() the very last one.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.45%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47259?
CVE-2021-47259 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47259?
To fix CVE-2021-47259, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-47259 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47259 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-47259?
CVE-2021-47259 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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