CVE-2018-14652: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 26, 2018
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Updated

The Gluster file system through versions 3.12 and 4.1.4 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the 'features/index' translator via the code handling the 'GFXATTRCLRLKCMD' xattr in the 'plgetxattr' function. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this on a mounted volume to cause a denial of service.

Other sources

The Gluster file system through versions 3.12 and 4.1.4 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the "features/index" translator via the code handling the "GFXATTRCLRLKCMD" xattr in the "plgetxattr" function. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this on a mounted volume to cause a denial of service.

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected components
redhat Gluster Storage>=3.0.0<=3.1.2
redhat Gluster Storage>=4.1.0<=4.1.8
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Host=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Virtualization=4.0

Event History

Sep 26, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-14652?

CVE-2018-14652 is a vulnerability in the Gluster file system that allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service via a buffer overflow.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14652?

Gluster file system versions 3.0.0 to 3.12 and 4.1.0 to 4.1.4 are affected by CVE-2018-14652.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-14652?

CVE-2018-14652 has a severity score of 6.5 out of 10, which is considered medium severity.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-14652?

An attacker with remote authenticated access can exploit CVE-2018-14652 by causing a buffer overflow through the 'features/index' translator in the Gluster file system, leading to a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-14652?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-14652 is available. Please refer to the official references for the respective software versions affected.

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