CVE-2018-14653

Name: CVE-2018-14653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-31T19:29:00.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Gluster Storage	>= 3.0.0, <= 3.1.2
Redhat	Gluster Storage	>= 4.1.0, <= 4.1.4
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Virtualization	4.0

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-2018-14653Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third 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-2018-14653Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-06Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14653?

How severe is CVE-2018-14653?

CVE-2018-14653 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14653?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST