REDHAT-BUG-1582043
First published: Thu May 24 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in glusterfs which can lead to privilege escalation on gluster server nodes. It was found that any gluster client authenticated via TLS could use gluster cli with --remote-host command to add itself to gluster trusted pool and perform all gluster operations like peer probe itself or other machines, start, stop, delete volumes etc.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS GlusterFS |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1593230
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1955
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1954
- https://review.gluster.org/#/c/20328/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1593238
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1582043
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1582043?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1582043 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1582043?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1582043, ensure you apply the relevant security updates provided by Red Hat for glusterfs.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1582043?
Users running glusterfs that allow authenticated TLS clients to connect are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1582043.
What versions of glusterfs are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-1582043?
REDHAT-BUG-1582043 affects all versions of glusterfs that do not contain the necessary security patches.
Can unauthorized clients exploit REDHAT-BUG-1582043?
Yes, unauthorized clients could potentially exploit REDHAT-BUG-1582043 if they gain access to a client authenticated via TLS.
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