CVE-2021-47166 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.8 NFS nfs_do_recoalesce pg_bytes_written out-of-bounds write (Nessus ID 239742)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.8. This affects the function nfs_do_recoalesce of the component NFS. The manipulation of the argument pg_bytes_written leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-47166. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.