CVE-2018-10929: Input Validation

Published Aug 6, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in RPC request using gfs2createreq in glusterfs server. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on glusterfs server nodes.

Other sources

The Gluster filesystem allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on the storage server via mounted gluster volumes. An attacker could subsequently exploit this to execute arbitrary privileged commands.

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/glusterfs<3.12.14
3.12.14
redhat/glusterfs<4.1.4
4.1.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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 Virtualization Host=4.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Sep 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10929?

CVE-2018-10929 is a vulnerability found in the glusterfs server that allows an authenticated attacker to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10929?

The severity of CVE-2018-10929 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-10929?

The following software versions are affected: glusterfs 3.12.14, glusterfs 4.1.4, Debian Debian Linux 8.0, Debian Debian Linux 9.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7.0, Redhat Virtualization Host 4.0, openSUSE Leap 15.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-10929?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10929 by sending a malicious RPC request using gfs2_create_req, allowing them to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on glusterfs server nodes.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10929?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-10929 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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