SB2024071789 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel nfsd



SB2024071789 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel nfsd

Published: July 17, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071789
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 security vulnerability.


1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48828)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the nfsd_setattr() function in fs/nfsd/vfs.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.