REDHAT-BUG-1636880: Medium severity gluster Gluster vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2018
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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
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.
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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.
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What are the potential consequences of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1636880?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1636880 can result in a denial of service, potentially disrupting operations.