CVE-2018-10928
First published: Mon Aug 06 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in RPC request using gfs3_symlink_req in glusterfs server which allows symlink destinations to point to file paths outside of the gluster volume. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw to create arbitrary symlinks pointing anywhere on the server and execute arbitrary code on glusterfs server nodes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/glusterfs | <0:3.12.2-18.el6 | 0:3.12.2-18.el6 |
| redhat/glusterfs | <0:3.12.2-18.el7 | 0:3.12.2-18.el7 |
| redhat/redhat-release-server | <0:6Server-6.10.0.24.el6 | 0:6Server-6.10.0.24.el6 |
| redhat/redhat-storage-server | <0:3.4.0.0-1.el6 | 0:3.4.0.0-1.el6 |
| redhat/redhat-release-server | <0:7.5-11.el7 | 0:7.5-11.el7 |
| redhat/redhat-storage-server | <0:3.4.0.0-1.el7 | 0:3.4.0.0-1.el7 |
| redhat/imgbased | <0:1.0.29-1.el7e | 0:1.0.29-1.el7e |
| redhat/redhat-release-virtualization-host | <0:4.2-7.3.el7 | 0:4.2-7.3.el7 |
| redhat/redhat-virtualization-host | <0:4.2-20181026.0.el7_6 | 0:4.2-20181026.0.el7_6 |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Gluster GlusterFS | >=3.12<3.12.14 | |
| Gluster GlusterFS | >=4.1<4.1.8 | |
| Redhat Gluster Storage | =3.0 | |
| Redhat Virtualization Host | =4.0 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00035.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2607
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2608
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3470
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10928
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00021.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-10928 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10928
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1612659
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-10928
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw?
The vulnerability ID of this flaw is CVE-2018-10928.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-10928?
CVE-2018-10928 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What is affected by CVE-2018-10928?
CVE-2018-10928 affects the glusterfs server.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-10928?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10928 by using a symlink destination to point to file paths outside of the gluster volume.
Are there any remedies available for CVE-2018-10928?
Yes, there are remedies available for CVE-2018-10928. Please refer to the provided references for more information.
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