Buffer Overflow Affecting glib2 package, versions <0:2.56.4-159.el8


medium

Snyk CVSS

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

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.28% (69th 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-GLIB2-5849140
  • published 11 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 8 Apr 2022

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 glib2 to version 0:2.56.4-159.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.

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.