CVE-2018-14661

glusterfs: features/locks translator passes an user-controlled string to snprintf without a proper format string resulting in a denial of service

Published Oct 31, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
It was found that usage of snprintf function in feature/locks translator of glusterfs server 3.8.4, as shipped with Red Hat Gluster Storage, was vulnerable to a format string attack. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to cause remote denial of service.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1565-1 glusterfs security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2806-1 glusterfs security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-6556 It was found that usage of snprintf function in feature/locks translator of glusterfs server 3.8.4, as shipped with Red Hat Gluster Storage, was vulnerable to a format string attack. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to cause remote denial of service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4770-1 GlusterFS vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:38 AM
Reserved
Jul 27, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 31, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:41 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 31, 2018, 8:00 AM