3.3
CWE
476
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15096: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )

A flaw was found in GlusterFS in versions prior to 3.10. A null pointer dereference in send_brick_req function in glusterfsd/src/gf_attach.c may be used to cause denial of service.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS GlusterFS<=3.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15096?

    CVE-2017-15096 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service in affected versions of GlusterFS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15096?

    To remediate CVE-2017-15096, upgrade GlusterFS to version 3.10 or later.

  • Which versions of GlusterFS are affected by CVE-2017-15096?

    CVE-2017-15096 affects GlusterFS versions prior to 3.10.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-15096?

    The potential impact of CVE-2017-15096 is a denial of service condition due to a null pointer dereference.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15096?

    There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-15096, so upgrading is the best solution.

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