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Improper Input Validation Affecting glib2 package, versions <0:2.56.4-9.el8

medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity Mature
    EPSS 0.54% (78th percentile)
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NVD
8.8 high
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SUSE
8.8 high
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Red Hat
8.8 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-GLIB2-2097610
  • published 1 Sep 2021
  • disclosed 28 Jul 2021
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Introduced: 28 Jul 2021

CVE-2021-30661 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-20 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 glib2 to version 0:2.56.4-9.el8 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:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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