# CVE-2018-14660: glusterfs-client: A flaw was found in glusterfs server through versions 4.1.4 and 3.1.2 which allowed repeated usage of GF_META_LOCK_KE...

CVE-2018-14660 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-2018-14660
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0252
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 1, 2018

## Description

A flaw was found in glusterfs server through versions 4.1.4 and 3.1.2 which allowed repeated usage of GF_META_LOCK_KEY xattr. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to create multiple locks for single inode by using setxattr repetitively resulting in memory exhaustion of glusterfs server node.

## 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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