CVE-2021-38201: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xdrsetpagebase slab-out-of-bounds access) by performing many NFS 4.2 READPLUS operations. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Other sources

net/sunrpc/xdr.c in the Linux kernel before 5.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xdrsetpagebase slab-out-of-bounds access) by performing many NFS 4.2 READPLUS operations.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-305.17.1.rt7.89.el8_4
0:4.18.0-305.17.1.rt7.89.el8_4
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-305.17.1.el8_4
0:4.18.0-305.17.1.el8_4
redhat/Linux kernel<5.14
5.14
Linux Linux kernel<5.13.4
NetApp Hci Bootstrap Os
NetApp Hci Compute Node
NetApp Hci Management Node
NetApp Solidfire
NetApp Element Software
NetApp Hci Storage Node
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.0<5.12.19
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13.0<5.13.4
All of the following
NetApp Hci Bootstrap Os
NetApp Hci Compute Node
All of the following
NetApp Element Software
NetApp Hci Storage Node
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-305.17.1.rt7.89.el8_4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-305.17.1.el8_4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.14
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (net/sunrpc/xdr.c) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.13.4

Event History

Jun 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:58 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38201?

CVE-2021-38201 has a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service and affect system availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38201?

To fix CVE-2021-38201, upgrade to kernel version 0:4.18.0-305.17.1.rt7.89.el8_4 or higher, or apply the relevant patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38201?

CVE-2021-38201 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.11.0 and 5.13.4, along with specific versions of Red Hat and Debian kernels.

4

Can I mitigate CVE-2021-38201 without patching?

Mitigation for CVE-2021-38201 may be limited, but best practices include limiting NFS operations or applying firewall rules to restrict access.

5

Is CVE-2021-38201 related to NFS operations?

Yes, CVE-2021-38201 is specifically related to multiple NFS 4.2 READ_PLUS operations triggering a denial of service vulnerability.

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