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CVE-2021-20286

2.7 · LOW

A flaw was found in libnbd 1.7.3.

Published Mar 15, 2021CWE-617EPSS 1.14%

Overview

CVE-2021-20286 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A flaw was found in libnbd 1.7.3. An assertion failure in nbd_unlocked_opt_go in ilb/opt.c may lead to denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20286?

CVE-2021-20286 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2021-20286?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-20286?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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