CVE-2020-10742

kernel: NFS client crash due to index buffer overflow during Direct IO write causing kernel panic

Published Jun 2, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An index buffer overflow during Direct IO write leading to the NFS client to crash. In some cases, a reach out of the index after one memory allocation by kmalloc will cause a kernel panic. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and system availability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-3164 A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An index buffer overflow during Direct IO write leading to the NFS client to crash. In some cases, a reach out of the index after one memory allocation by kmalloc will cause a kernel panic. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and system availability.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 11:14 AM
Reserved
Mar 20, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 2, 2021, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:48 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 13, 2020, 12:00 AM