CVE-2017-15096: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 19, 2017
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Updated

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

Other sources

A flaw was found in glusterfs. A null pointer dereference in in sendbrickreq function in glusterfsd/src/gfattach.c may cause local denial of service.

References:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1502928

Red Hat

Affected Software

1 affected component
gluster GlusterFS<=3.9.0

Event History

Oct 19, 2017
Data Sourced
07:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15096?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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