CVE-2023-5871
Libnbd: malicious nbd server may crash libnbd
5.3CVSSMEDIUM
Description
A flaw was found in libnbd, due to a malicious Network Block Device (NBD), a protocol for accessing Block Devices such as hard disks over a Network. This issue may allow a malicious NBD server to cause a Denial of Service.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Impact
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2204
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5871
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2247308
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Timeline
Published
Nov 27, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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