CVE-2024-42078

nfsd: initialise nfsd_info.mutex early.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: initialise nfsd_info.mutex early. nfsd_info.mutex can be dereferenced by svc_pool_stats_start() immediately after the new netns is created. Currently this can trigger an oops. Move the initialisation earlier before it can possibly be dereferenced.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e8b94045bc77ce4f085ddfb9eb04e5760e66169 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0011bca603c101f2a3c007bdb77f7006fa78fb1 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42078?
CVE-2024-42078 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42078?
To fix CVE-2024-42078, 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-2024-42078 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42078 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-2024-42078?
CVE-2024-42078 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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