CVE-2017-9059

Name: CVE-2017-9059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-18T06:29:00.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NFSv4 implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by leveraging improper channel callback shutdown when unmounting an NFSv4 filesystem, aka a "module reference and kernel daemon" leak.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NFSv4 implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by leveraging improper channel callback shutdown when unmounting an NFSv4 filesystem, aka a "module reference and kernel daemon" leak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.11.1

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bc1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98551
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1451386Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bc1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-nfs/msg63334.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bc1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98551
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1451386Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c70422f760c120480fee4de6c38804c72aa26bc1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-nfs/msg63334.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9059?

How severe is CVE-2017-9059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9059?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST