SB2024060557 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel nfs filelayout

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SB2024060557 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel nfs filelayout

Published: June 5, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060557
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47168)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the filelayout_decode_layout() function in fs/nfs/filelayout/filelayout.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References