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Linux Kernel rpcrdma NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rpcrdma component can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue occurs when an RDMA server returns a fault format reply, causing an NFSv3 client to incorrectly treat it as a callback call when the callback service is absent. The vulnerability arises in several different versions and ranges of the Linux kernel.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a kernel NULL pointer dereference, leading to a crash of the affected system.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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