NDBKit Update for Fedora 41
A new update for NDBKit has been released for Fedora Linux 41, featuring version 1.40.6-1.fc41. This update addresses crucial security vulnerabilities and enhances the functionality of the NBD server.
Update Details:
- Product: Fedora 41
- Version: 1.40.6
- Release: 1.fc41
- Update Notification ID: FEDORA-2025-bc02ec32fb
- Release Date: May 26, 2025
Overview of NBDKit:
NBDKit is a toolkit designed for creating Network Block Device (NBD) servers, which allow remote access to block devices such as hard drives over a network. Key features of NBDKit include:
- A multithreaded server written in C, optimized for performance.
- Minimal dependencies for the basic installation.
- A permissive BSD license, enabling integration with proprietary code.
- A well-documented and stable API for writing plugins in various programming languages.
- The ability to stack filters to modify plugin outputs.
- Flexibility to run as a standalone server or as part of other applications.
For users who only need the server functionality, the 'nbdkit-server' package can be installed, while developers can access the 'nbdkit-devel' package to create plugins.
Security Enhancements:
This update introduces fixes for two significant vulnerabilities:
1. CVE-2025-47711: An off-by-one error in block status processing that could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
2. CVE-2025-47712: An integer overflow issue that triggers an assertion, also resulting in a potential Denial of Service.
Installation Instructions:
Users can install this update using the "dnf" command-line tool by executing:
Security Assurance:
All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key to ensure integrity and authenticity. More details on the GPG keys utilized by Fedora can be found on the Fedora Project website.
Conclusion:
The release of NDBKit version 1.40.6 enhances the capabilities and security of Fedora 41 users employing NBD servers. With its efficient design and robust plugin architecture, NBDKit continues to be a valuable tool for network-based block device management. Users are encouraged to update their installations to benefit from the latest improvements and security patches
A new update for NDBKit has been released for Fedora Linux 41, featuring version 1.40.6-1.fc41. This update addresses crucial security vulnerabilities and enhances the functionality of the NBD server.
Update Details:
- Product: Fedora 41
- Version: 1.40.6
- Release: 1.fc41
- Update Notification ID: FEDORA-2025-bc02ec32fb
- Release Date: May 26, 2025
Overview of NBDKit:
NBDKit is a toolkit designed for creating Network Block Device (NBD) servers, which allow remote access to block devices such as hard drives over a network. Key features of NBDKit include:
- A multithreaded server written in C, optimized for performance.
- Minimal dependencies for the basic installation.
- A permissive BSD license, enabling integration with proprietary code.
- A well-documented and stable API for writing plugins in various programming languages.
- The ability to stack filters to modify plugin outputs.
- Flexibility to run as a standalone server or as part of other applications.
For users who only need the server functionality, the 'nbdkit-server' package can be installed, while developers can access the 'nbdkit-devel' package to create plugins.
Security Enhancements:
This update introduces fixes for two significant vulnerabilities:
1. CVE-2025-47711: An off-by-one error in block status processing that could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
2. CVE-2025-47712: An integer overflow issue that triggers an assertion, also resulting in a potential Denial of Service.
Installation Instructions:
Users can install this update using the "dnf" command-line tool by executing:
bashsu -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-bc02ec32fb'For further information on the DNF upgrade process, refer to the official DNF documentation.
Security Assurance:
All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key to ensure integrity and authenticity. More details on the GPG keys utilized by Fedora can be found on the Fedora Project website.
Conclusion:
The release of NDBKit version 1.40.6 enhances the capabilities and security of Fedora 41 users employing NBD servers. With its efficient design and robust plugin architecture, NBDKit continues to be a valuable tool for network-based block device management. Users are encouraged to update their installations to benefit from the latest improvements and security patches
NDBKit update for Fedora 41
An update for NDBKit has been released for Fedora Linux 41:
Fedora 41 Update: nbdkit-1.40.6-1.fc41
