NFSD: fix hang in nfsd4_shutdown_callback
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 15 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: fix hang in nfsd4_shutdown_callback If nfs4_client is in courtesy state then there is no point to send the callback. This causes nfsd4_shutdown_callback to hang since cl_cb_inflight is not 0. This hang lasts about 15 minutes until TCP notifies NFSD that the connection was dropped. This patch modifies nfsd4_run_cb_work to skip the RPC call if nfs4_client is in courtesy state.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.10.220 to before 5.10.235; 5.15.154 to before 5.15.179 | 5.10.235, 5.15.179 | Patch available | CNA |
| Linux | Linux | 5.19 and later | 5.10.235, 5.15.179, 6.1.129, 6.6.79, 6.12.16, 6.13.4, 6.14 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.10.220 to before 5.10.235; 5.15.154 to before 5.15.179 Fixed in 5.10.235, 5.15.179 Patch available CNA
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.19 and later Fixed in 5.10.235, 5.15.179, 6.1.129, 6.6.79, 6.12.16, 6.13.4, 6.14 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.10.220 to before 5.10.235; 5.15.154 to before 5.15.179; 5.19 to before 6.1.129; 6.2 to before 6.6.79; 6.7 to before 6.12.16; 6.13 to before 6.13.4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.14 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.14 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.10.220 to before 5.10.235; 5.15.154 to before 5.15.179; 5.19 to before 6.1.129; 6.2 to before 6.6.79; 6.7 to before 6.12.16; 6.13 to before 6.13.4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.14 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.14 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.235, 5.15.179
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.235, 5.15.179, 6.1.129, 6.6.79, 6.12.16, 6.13.4, 6.14
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2026:0804 Released 2026-01-19 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) kernel-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.79.1.el9_6 +11
- RHSA-2025:20518 Released 2025-11-11 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, libperf-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +9
- RHSA-2025:20095 Released 2025-11-11 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, libperf-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-124.8.1.el10_1 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0804 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20518 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0804 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20518 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0804 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20518 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20518 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0804 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:20518 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0804 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-21795
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-v47h-hxgq-326f
- 2026-10-16 EPSS moved to the 50th–90th percentile
- 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
References
Patch 7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abed68027ea3ab893ac85cc46a00e2e64a324239
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/efa8a261c575f816c7e79a87aeb3ef8a0bd6b221
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/38d345f612503b850c2973e5a879f88e441b34d7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23ad7797c74cd8f7f90617f1e59a8703e2b43908
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cedfbb92cf97a6bff3d25633001d9c44442ee854
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e88d2451cd42e025465d6b51fd716a47b0b3800d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/036ac2778f7b28885814c6fbc07e156ad1624d03
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Sources
- CVE-2025-21795 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-21795 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-v47h-hxgq-326f · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-21795 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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