CVE-2023-5871

Summary

CVE-2023-5871 is a recently disclosed vulnerability affecting libnbd, a popular library used to access block devices over a network. The flaw, which is related to the Network Block Device (NBD) protocol, can be exploited by a malicious NBD server. By sending specially crafted packets, an attacker may cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, disrupting the targeted system's availability. This issue underscores the importance of regularly updating and securing network-accessible components to protect against potential DoS attacks.

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