CVE-2014-8177: The Red Hat gluster-swift package, as used in Red Hat Gluster Storage (formerly Red Hat Storage Server), al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets an authenticated user exceed Red Hat gluster-swift metadata count limits by splitting metadata across multiple requests. It is not described as unauthenticated or code execution. The main concern is policy bypass and possible service/resource impact in affected Red Hat Gluster Storage deployments. Exposure is likely limited to environments running Red Hat gluster-swift with authenticated user access. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, version ranges, CVSS, or non-Red Hat affected products. Treat as a targeted platform maintenance issue, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize affected externally reachable or multi-tenant storage environments, especially where authenticated users are not fully trusted. Mitigation focus: Review and apply applicable Red Hat advisories RHSA-2015:1845 and RHSA-2015:1846.; Check Red Hat guidance for supported package versions and update paths.; Restrict gluster-swift access to trusted authenticated users only..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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