CVE-2021-47001: xprtrdma: Fix cwnd update ordering

Published Feb 28, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

xprtrdma: Fix cwnd update ordering

After a reconnect, the reply handler is opening the cwnd (and thus enabling more RPC Calls to be sent) /before/ rpcrdmapostrecvs() can post enough Receive WRs to receive their replies. This causes an RNR and the new connection is lost immediately.

The race is most clearly exposed when KASAN and disconnect injection are enabled. This slows down rpcrdmarepcreate() enough to allow the send side to post a bunch of RPC Calls before the Receive completion handler can invoke ibpostrecv().

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.38
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.11.22
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<5.12.5
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 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

Event History

Feb 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:13 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47001?

CVE-2021-47001 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47001?

To fix CVE-2021-47001, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-47001?

CVE-2021-47001 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between 5.5 and 5.10.38, as well as other specified versions.

4

What exploitation capabilities does CVE-2021-47001 provide?

CVE-2021-47001 could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability through unauthorized Remote Procedure Calls (RPC).

5

Is there public knowledge available on CVE-2021-47001?

Details on CVE-2021-47001 can be found in several public repositories and security advisories regarding Linux kernel vulnerabilities.

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