Linux.Kernel.NFSD.CAP_MKNOD.Security.Bypass

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a security bypass vulnerability in Linux Kernel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the Linux kernel handles a specially crafted NFS request, MKNOD.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Linux kernel 2.6.28 8 and prior

Impact logoImpact

Security Bypass: Remote attackers can bypass security checking of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the web site.
http://kernel.org/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995