CVE-2024-7383
libnbd: NBD server improper certificate validation
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 25, 2024
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libnbd. The client did not always correctly verify the NBD server's certificate when using TLS to connect to an NBD server. This issue allows a man-in-the-middle attack on NBD traffic.
Statement
This CVE is rated as Moderate because it requires an active Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacker who can intercept and modify the connection's traffic at the TCP/IP layer. While this can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of resources, the vulnerability is considered to be difficult to exploit under normal circumstances.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.4CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE-295 · Improper Certificate Validation