CVE-2008-4316: Integer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 14 2009(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in glib/gbase64.c in GLib before 2.20 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted either (1) from or (2) to a base64 representation.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME libraries | <=2.16.4 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.2.1 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.14.5 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.14.6 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.16.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.gnome.org/viewvc/glib?view=revision&revision=7973
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-015.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2
- http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/glib-CVE-2008-4316.diff
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34100
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0045
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34267
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-738-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/16/2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34317
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34404
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021884
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34416
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0336.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:080
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34560
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg01113.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00014.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00744.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34890
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49272
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8360
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11401
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501766/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501712/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4316?
CVE-2008-4316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4316?
To fix CVE-2008-4316, update GLib to version 2.20 or later, which addresses the integer overflow issue.
What versions of GLib are affected by CVE-2008-4316?
CVE-2008-4316 affects GLib versions prior to 2.20, including 2.14.5, 2.14.6, 2.16.3, and up to 2.16.4.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-4316?
CVE-2008-4316 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers through long strings converted to or from base64 representations.
Is CVE-2008-4316 still a concern in modern systems?
While CVE-2008-4316 primarily affects older versions of GLib, it can still pose a concern in legacy systems that have not been updated.
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