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Libnbd CVE-2022-0485

MEDIUM
Unchecked Return Value (CWE-252)
2022-08-29 secalert@redhat.com
4.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Aug 29, 2022 - 15:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in the copying tool nbdcopy of libnbd. When performing multi-threaded copies using asynchronous nbd calls, nbdcopy was blindly treating the completion of an asynchronous command as successful, rather than checking the *error parameter. This could result in the silent creation of a corrupted destination image.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in the copying tool nbdcopy of libnbd. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-252. A flaw was found in the copying tool nbdcopy of libnbd. When performing multi-threaded copies using asynchronous nbd calls, nbdcopy was blindly treating the completion of an asynchronous command as successful, rather than checking the *error parameter. This could result in the silent creation of a corrupted destination image. Affected products include: Redhat Libnbd, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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