Buffer Overflow Affecting glib2 package, versions <0:2.56.1-2.el7


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.58% (78th percentile)
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NVD
6.5 medium
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Red Hat
4.3 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-GLIB2-2128677
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 3 Sep 2019

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 glib2 to version 0:2.56.1-2.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream glib2 package and not the glib2 package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

FreeType before 2.6.1 has a buffer over-read in skip_comment in psaux/psobjs.c because ps_parser_skip_PS_token is mishandled in an FT_New_Memory_Face operation.