Integer Overflow Vulnerability in NFSD on 32-bit Systems

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

24/04/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1002376: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems. Affects Kernel versions < 3a2789e8ccb4a3e2a631f6817a2d3bb98b8c4fd8. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The NFSD (Network File System Daemon) is a component of the Linux Kernel that allows remote clients to access files over a network. It provides file sharing services using the NFS (Network File System) protocol. NFSD is an essential part of Linux distributions and is widely used in networked environments. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in NFSD that affects 32-bit systems.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in NFSD is related to an integer overflow issue. On 32-bit systems, certain calculations involving integers can result in an overflow, leading to unexpected behavior and potential security risks. This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.

Conclusion

The integer overflow vulnerability in NFSD on 32-bit systems can pose potential security risks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to mitigate these risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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