CVE-2021-47507

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: Fix nsfd startup race (again) Commit bd5ae9288d64 ("nfsd: register pernet ops last, unregister first") has re-opened rpc_pipefs_event() race against nfsd_net_id registration (register_pernet_subsys()) which has been fixed by commit bb7ffbf29e76 ("nfsd: fix nsfd startup race triggering BUG_ON"). Restore the order of register_pernet_subsys() vs register_cld_notifier(). Add WARN_ON() to prevent a future regression. Crash info: Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000012 CPU: 8 PID: 345 Comm: mount Not tainted 5.4.144-... #1 pc : rpc_pipefs_event+0x54/0x120 [nfsd] lr : rpc_pipefs_event+0x48/0x120 [nfsd] Call trace: rpc_pipefs_event+0x54/0x120 [nfsd] blocking_notifier_call_chain rpc_fill_super get_tree_keyed rpc_fs_get_tree vfs_get_tree do_mount ksys_mount __arm64_sys_mount el0_svc_handler el0_svc

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-05-24
Last modified 2025-09-24
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

4.7

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2021-47507 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2021-47507 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2021-47507?

    CVE-2021-47507 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2021-47507 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-47507?

    CVE-2021-47507 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-47507?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2021-47507. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2021-47507 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2021-47507 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?

    The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →