Vulnerability Description
The NFSv4 implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by leveraging improper channel callback shutdown when unmounting an NFSv4 filesystem, aka a "module reference and kernel daemon" leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c70422Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98551
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1451386Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bcIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-nfs/msg63334.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c70422Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98551
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1451386Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bcIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-nfs/msg63334.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9059?
CVE-2017-9059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The NFSv4 implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by leveraging improper channel callback shutdown when unmounting an N...
How severe is CVE-2017-9059?
CVE-2017-9059 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.