Vulnerability Description
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 'GF_XATTROP_ENTRY_IN_KEY' xattrop to create arbitrary, empty files on the target server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Gluster Storage | <= 4.1.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3431Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3432Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3470Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14654Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3431Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3432Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3470Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14654Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14654?
CVE-2018-14654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 'GF_XATTROP_ENTRY_IN_...
How severe is CVE-2018-14654?
CVE-2018-14654 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14654?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Gluster Storage, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Virtualization, Redhat Virtualization, Redhat Virtualization Host.