REDHAT-BUG-1636880: Medium severity gluster Gluster vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Gluster's features/locks translator An user-controlled string is given to snprintf without a proper format string. Sending a specially crafted string would result in a denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gluster Gluster

Event History

Oct 8, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1636880?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1636880 is significant as it can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1636880?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1636880, you should update your Gluster software to the latest patched version.

3

What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1636880?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1636880 is caused by a user-controlled string being passed to snprintf without a proper format string.

4

Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1636880?

The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-1636880 is Gluster Gluster without specifying particular versions.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1636880?

Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1636880 can result in a denial of service, potentially disrupting operations.

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