SB20241022108 - Improper locking in Linux kernel nfs



SB20241022108 - Improper locking in Linux kernel nfs

Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241022108
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50046)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the nfs42_complete_copies() function in fs/nfs/nfs4state.c, within the handle_async_copy() function in fs/nfs/nfs42proc.c, within the nfs_alloc_server() function in fs/nfs/client.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.