CVE-2018-14654: Path Traversal

Published Sep 21, 2018
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Updated

The Gluster file system through version 4.1.4 is vulnerable to abuse of the 'features/index' translator. A remote attacker with access to mount volumes could exploit this via the 'GFXATTROPENTRYINKEY' xattrop to create arbitrary, empty files on the target server.

Other sources

The Gluster file system through version 4.1.4 is vulnerable to abuse of the "features/index" translator. A remote attacker with access to mount volumes could exploit this via the "GFXATTROPENTRYINKEY" xattrop to create arbitrary, empty files on the target server.

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected components
redhat Gluster Storage<=4.1.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Virtualization=4.0
redhat Virtualization=4.0
redhat Virtualization Host=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Sep 21, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:00 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-2018-14654?

CVE-2018-14654 is a vulnerability in the Gluster file system through version 4.1.4 that allows a remote attacker to create arbitrary, empty files on the target server.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-14654?

An attacker with access to mount volumes can exploit CVE-2018-14654 by using the 'GF_XATTROP_ENTRY_IN_KEY' xattrop to create arbitrary, empty files on the target server.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14654?

The affected software versions include Redhat Gluster Storage up to and including version 4.1.4, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0 and 7.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Virtualization 4.0, Redhat Virtualization 4.0, Redhat Virtualization Host 4.0, and Debian Debian Linux 9.0.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14654?

CVE-2018-14654 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered high.

5

How do I fix CVE-2018-14654?

To fix CVE-2018-14654, ensure you have updated to a patched version of the Gluster file system. Refer to the provided references for more information.

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