REDHAT-BUG-1631576: Medium severity gluster Gluster file system vulnerability

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gluster Gluster file system<4.1.4

Event History

Sep 21, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1631576?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1631576 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to create arbitrary, empty files.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1631576?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1631576, upgrade the Gluster file system to version 4.1.5 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1631576?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1631576 allows a remote attacker to exploit the system and create arbitrary files, leading to possible data manipulation.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1631576?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1631576 affects all users of the Gluster file system versions prior to 4.1.5.

5

What component of Gluster is affected in REDHAT-BUG-1631576?

The component affected in REDHAT-BUG-1631576 is the 'features/index' translator used in the Gluster file system.

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