This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. Furthermore, only systems with nfsd enabled are vulnerable.
ZDI-26-695: Linux Kernel NFSv4 Server Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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