REDHAT-BUG-1258743: High severity gluster gluster-swift vulnerability
Published Sep 1, 2015
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A flaw was found in the way swiftonfile (gluster-swift) serializes and stores metadata on disk by using Python's pickle module (https://docs.python.org/2/library/pickle.html). Exploiting this flaw causes remote code execution of arbitrary code on the storage node.
Affected Software
1 affected component
gluster gluster-swift
Event History
Sep 1, 2015
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1258743?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1258743 is high due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1258743?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1258743, update the gluster-swift package to the latest version that resolves the vulnerability.
3
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1258743 have on my system?
REDHAT-BUG-1258743 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, compromising system security.
4
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1258743?
The affected software is gluster-swift from Gluster.
5
When was REDHAT-BUG-1258743 reported?
REDHAT-BUG-1258743 was reported in 2015.