Title: Network Block Device (NBD) Server Request Handling Remote Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Dec 21, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A remote overflow exists in Network Block Device (NBD). The application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Upgrade to version 2.7.6 or 2.8.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.