7.5
CWE
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CVE-2023-29499: Gvariant offset table entry size is not checked in is_normal()

First published: Fri Jun 02 2023(Updated: )

A flaw was found in GLib. GVariant deserialization fails to validate that the input conforms to the expected format, leading to denial of service.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNOME GLib<2.74.4
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.64.6-1~ubuntu20.04.6
2.64.6-1~ubuntu20.04.6
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.72.4-0ubuntu2.2
2.72.4-0ubuntu2.2
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.74.3-0ubuntu1.2
2.74.3-0ubuntu1.2
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.75.1<2.74.4
2.75.1
2.74.4
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.9+
2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.9+
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+
2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+
ubuntu/glib2.0<2.48.2-0ubuntu4.8+
2.48.2-0ubuntu4.8+
debian/glib2.0<=2.58.3-2+deb10u3
2.58.3-2+deb10u5
2.66.8-1+deb11u1
2.74.6-2
2.78.4-1
2.78.4-3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-29499?

    CVE-2023-29499 is a vulnerability in GLib where GVariant deserialization fails to validate input, leading to denial of service.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29499?

    The severity of CVE-2023-29499 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2023-29499 impact GLib?

    CVE-2023-29499 impacts GLib by causing GVariant deserialization to fail to validate input, potentially leading to denial of service.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2023-29499 in GLib?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-29499 in GLib, update to version 2.74.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29499?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-29499 in GLib at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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