File Path Sanitization Issue in GlusterFS Server by Red Hat
CVE-2018-10904

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Red Hat
Status
Glusterfs
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2018

Summary

The GlusterFS server exhibits a vulnerability where it fails to properly sanitize file paths in the 'trusted.io-stats-dump' extended attribute. This can potentially allow an attacker with appropriate access privileges to manipulate extended attributes of files on a GlusterFS volume, leading to the creation of malicious files and the execution of arbitrary code. It is crucial for organizations using GlusterFS to assess their risk and apply the necessary security updates to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

glusterfs

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2607
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https://review.gluster.org/#/c/glusterfs/+/21072/
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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