CVE-2017-8797

kernel: NFSv4 server does not properly validate layout type when processing NFSv4 pNFS LAYOUTGET operand

Published Jul 2, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 9.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The NFSv4 server in the Linux kernel before 4.11.3 does not properly validate the layout type when processing the NFSv4 pNFS GETDEVICEINFO or LAYOUTGET operand in a UDP packet from a remote attacker. This type value is uninitialized upon encountering certain error conditions. This value is used as an array index for dereferencing, which leads to an OOPS and eventually a DoS of knfsd and a soft-lockup of the whole system.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:48 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 2, 2017, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:26 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 27, 2017, 12:00 AM