MitM attack in libnbd



Published: 2024-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-7383
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		libnbd
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor libguestfs

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU95607

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7383

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exist due to improper certificate validation when handling the NBD server's certificate. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libnbd: 1.18.0 - 1.21.0

External links

http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-7383
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2302865
http://lists.libguestfs.org/archives/list/guestfs@lists.libguestfs.org/message/LHR3BW6RJ7K4BJBQIYV3GTZLSY27VZO2
http://lists.libguestfs.org/archives/list/guestfs@lists.libguestfs.org/thread/ENZY4LHLARA3N4C3JUNLPYUCXHFO7BWQ/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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