# CVE-2018-14653: glusterfs-client: The Gluster file system through versions 4.1.4 and 3.12 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the '__serve...

CVE-2018-14653 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by glusterfs-client 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1, released November 1, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14653
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0277
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 31, 2018

## Description

The Gluster file system through versions 4.1.4 and 3.12 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the '__server_getspec' function via the 'gf_getspec_req' RPC message. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service or other potential unspecified impact.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | glusterfs-client Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1 | [glusterfs-client 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-glusterfs-client-3.13.2-1ubuntu1-esm1.md) | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Linux | glusterfs-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1 | [glusterfs-common 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-glusterfs-common-3.13.2-1ubuntu1-esm1.md) | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Linux | glusterfs-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1 | [glusterfs-server 3.13.2-1ubuntu1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-glusterfs-server-3.13.2-1ubuntu1-esm1.md) | Nov 1, 2018 |

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