CVE-2020-35513

kernel: Nfsd failure to clear umask after processing an open or create

Published Jan 25, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.9 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw incorrect umask during file or directory modification in the Linux kernel NFS (network file system) functionality was found in the way user create and delete object using NFSv4.2 or newer if both simultaneously accessing the NFS by the other process that is not using new NFSv4.2. A user with access to the NFS could use this flaw to starve the resources causing denial of service.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-23180 A flaw incorrect umask during file or directory modification in the Linux kernel NFS (network file system) functionality was found in the way user create and delete object using NFSv4.2 or newer if both simultaneously accessing the NFS by the other process that is not using new NFSv4.2. A user with access to the NFS could use this flaw to starve the resources causing denial of service.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 5:02 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:13 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 21, 2020, 12:00 AM