CVE-2015-8746

kernel: when NFSv4 migration is executed, kernel oops occurs at NFS client

Published May 2, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
fs/nfs/nfs4proc.c in the NFS client in the Linux kernel before 4.2.2 does not properly initialize memory for migration recovery operations, which allows remote NFS servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via crafted network traffic.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8623 fs/nfs/nfs4proc.c in the NFS client in the Linux kernel before 4.2.2 does not properly initialize memory for migration recovery operations, which allows remote NFS servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via crafted network traffic.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:29 AM
Reserved
Jan 6, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 15, 2015, 12:00 AM