CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-26496: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Mar 06 2022(Updated: )

In nbd-server in nbd before 3.24, there is a stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can cause a buffer overflow in the parsing of the name field by sending a crafted NBD_OPT_INFO or NBD_OPT_GO message with an large value as the length of the name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/nbd
1:3.19-3+deb10u1
1:3.21-1+deb11u1
1:3.24-1.1
1:3.25-1
Network Block Device Project Network Block Device<3.24
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-26496?

    CVE-2022-26496 is a vulnerability in nbd-server in nbd before version 3.24, which allows an attacker to cause a stack-based buffer overflow.

  • How does CVE-2022-26496 occur?

    CVE-2022-26496 occurs due to a buffer overflow in the parsing of the name field in nbd-server, triggered by sending a crafted NBD_OPT_INFO or NBD_OPT_GO message with a large value as the length of the name.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26496?

    The severity of CVE-2022-26496 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26496?

    CVE-2022-26496 affects nbd versions before 3.24, as well as Debian Linux 10.0, Debian Linux 11.0, Fedora 34, Fedora 35, and Fedora 36.

  • How can CVE-2022-26496 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2022-26496, update nbd to version 3.24 or later, and apply any relevant security patches provided by the operating system.

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