Vulnerability Description
It was discovered that fsync(2) system call in glusterfs client code leaks memory. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw to launch a denial of service attack by making gluster clients consume memory of the host machine.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gluster | Glusterfs | >= 3.12.11, < 3.12.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00035.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10924Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://review.gluster.org/#/c/glusterfs/+/20723/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00035.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10924Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://review.gluster.org/#/c/glusterfs/+/20723/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10924?
CVE-2018-10924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). It was discovered that fsync(2) system call in glusterfs client code leaks memory. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw to launch a denial of service attack by making gluster clients consume ...
How severe is CVE-2018-10924?
CVE-2018-10924 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gluster Glusterfs.