CVE-2020-35457: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 14, 2020
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Updated

DISPUTED GNOME GLib before 2.65.3 has an integer overflow, that might lead to an out-of-bounds write, in goptiongroupaddentries. NOTE: the vendor's position is "Realistically this is not a security issue. The standard pattern is for callers to provide a static list of option entries in a fixed number of calls to goptiongroupaddentries()." The researcher states that this pattern is undocumented.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome GLib<2.65.3

Event History

Dec 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Description
Disputed
11:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this GNOME GLib issue?

The vulnerability ID of this GNOME GLib issue is CVE-2020-35457.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-35457?

The severity level of CVE-2020-35457 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2020-35457?

The affected software of CVE-2020-35457 is GNOME GLib versions prior to 2.65.3.

4

What is the description of CVE-2020-35457?

CVE-2020-35457 is an integer overflow vulnerability in GNOME GLib that might lead to an out-of-bounds write in g_option_group_add_entries.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-35457?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-35457 is available in version 2.65.3 of GNOME GLib.

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