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CVE-2018-10907

8.8 · HIGH

It was found that glusterfs server is vulnerable to multiple stack based buffer overflows due to functions in server-rpc-fopc.c allocating fixed size buffers using 'alloca(3)'.

Published Sep 4, 2018CWE-121EPSS 3.36%

Overview

CVE-2018-10907 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

It was found that glusterfs server is vulnerable to multiple stack based buffer overflows due to functions in server-rpc-fopc.c allocating fixed size buffers using 'alloca(3)'. An authenticated attacker could exploit this by mounting a gluster volume and sending a string longer that the fixed buffer size to cause crash or potential code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00035.htmlRefaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2607Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2608Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3470Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10907Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00021.htmlReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.htmlRefreview.gluster.org/#/c/glusterfs/+/21070/Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00035.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10907?

CVE-2018-10907 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-10907?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-10907?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-10907?

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