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CVE-2024-53217

kernel: NFSD: Prevent NULL dereference in nfsd4_process_cb_update()

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 27, 2024

Updated · October 15, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Network File System Daemon (NFSD) component. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause the system to crash, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). The issue occurs when the system attempts to access a memory location that has not been properly assigned, specifically during the setup of a network callback session. This improper memory access can result in system instability and unresponsiveness.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference