CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-7645

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The NFSv2/NFSv3 server in the Linux kernel through version 4.10.11 allows remote attackers to cause a system crash via a long RPC reply. The issue is related to net/sunrpc/svc.c, fs/nfsd/nfs3xdr.c, and fs/nfsd/nfsxdr.c.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely trigger a system crash, leading to service availability interruptions. This may impact the operational continuity of the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable to this flaw. Monitoring system logs for potential attack attempts is also advisable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The NFSv2/NFSv3 server in the nfsd subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.10.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a long RPC reply, related to net/sunrpc/svc.c, fs/nfsd/nfs3xdr.c, and fs/nfsd/nfsxdr.c.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS