CVE-2020-6750: Medium severity Gnome GLib vulnerability
GSocketClient in GNOME GLib through 2.62.4 may occasionally connect directly to a target address instead of connecting via a proxy server when configured to do so, because the proxyaddr field is mishandled. This bug is timing-dependent and may occur only sporadically depending on network delays. The greatest security relevance is in use cases where a proxy is used to help with privacy/anonymity, even though there is no technical barrier to a direct connection. NOTE: versions before 2.60 are unaffected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6750?
CVE-2020-6750 is a vulnerability in GNOME GLib that may occasionally connect directly to a target address instead of connecting via a proxy server.
How severe is CVE-2020-6750?
CVE-2020-6750 has a severity score of 5.9, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6750?
GNOME GLib versions 2.60.0 to 2.62.4, Fedora 30, and Fedora 31 are affected by CVE-2020-6750.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6750?
To fix CVE-2020-6750, update to a version of GNOME GLib or Fedora that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6750?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6750 in the references provided: [https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160668](https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160668), [https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1989](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1989), [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5RIFEDSRJ4P3WFCMDUOFQ2LEILZLMDW7/](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5RIFEDSRJ4P3WFCMDUOFQ2LEILZLMDW7/)