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Critical· 9.8official fix available

CVE-2021-47168

A bug in the Linux kernel’s NFS component could corrupt memory when handling file layouts, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the system. The flaw was caused by an incorrect size calculation that was fixed in a kernel update. Users should update to a kernel version that includes the patch.

publishedMar 25, 2024
last modifiedAug 4, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
52th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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auto-deletes from the system
counting…on Sep 4, 2026

An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

Linux kernel, including version 5.13 and other affected releases.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker could corrupt memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or full system compromise.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 01Upgrade to a Linux kernel version that includes the NFS fix (e.g., 5.13 or later).
  2. 02Restart the system to load the updated kernel.

NVD description

05

Timeline

  1. Mar 25, 2024 · Mar 25, 2024
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Aug 4, 2026 · 2d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
  3. Aug 5, 2026 · 21h ago
    Official fix available
    A vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →