Linux Kernel up to 5.4.236/5.10.174/5.12.8 s390 dasd_generic_verify_path denial of service

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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.236/5.10.174/5.12.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dasd_generic_verify_path of the component s390. Such manipulation leads to denial of service.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-47176. No exploit is available.
You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.236/5.10.174/5.12.8. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function dasd_generic_verify_path of the component s390. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/dasd: add missing discipline function Fix crash with illegal operation exception in dasd_device_tasklet. Commit b72949328869 ("s390/dasd: Prepare for additional path event handling") renamed the verify_path function for ECKD but not for FBA and DIAG. This leads to a panic when the path verification function is called for a FBA or DIAG device. Fix by defining a wrapper function for dasd_generic_verify_path().
The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-47176. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 5.4.237, 5.10.175, 5.12.9 or 5.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6a16810068e7/aa8579bc0846/a16be88a3d7e/c0c8a8397fa8 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0699). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Affected
- Amazon Linux 2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SUSE Linux
- Oracle Linux
- EMC Avamar
- Dell NetWorker
- Open Source Linux Kernel
- IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.237/5.10.175/5.12.9/5.13
Patch: 6a16810068e7/aa8579bc0846/a16be88a3d7e/c0c8a8397fa8
Timeline
03/25/2024 🔍03/25/2024 🔍
03/25/2024 🔍
08/04/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-47176 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-47176
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-257840
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0699 - Linux-Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service und unspezifische Angriffe
Entry
Created: 03/25/2024 10:34Updated: 08/04/2025 10:58
Changes: 03/25/2024 10:34 (57), 05/04/2024 13:17 (1), 03/17/2025 16:17 (12), 08/04/2025 10:58 (7)
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