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CVE-2023-5156: Glibc Vulnerability in NetApp Products

This NetApp advisory covers CVE-2023-5156 in ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 9.

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Key facts

Vendor rating
High, CVSS 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed (catalogue checked )
Affected
2.34; 2.39
Advisory id
NTAP-20251031-0009
Source published
Source revised
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Affected products & platforms

NetAppONTAP tools for VMware

Description

Multiple NetApp products incorporate Glibc. Glibc versions 2.34 prior to 2.39 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Denial of Service (DoS).

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to Denial of Service (DoS). Affected products: ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 9.

NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status. NetApp states there is no workaround available at this time.

Text from the source record.

Affected versions
  • 2.34
  • 2.39

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How to fix CVE-2023-5156

Vendor guidance

  • ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 9 has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.

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