CVE-2025-4056: Glib: glib crash after long command line

Published Apr 29, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in GLib. A denial of service on Windows platforms may occur if an application attempts to spawn a program using long command lines.

Other sources

GLib prior to 2.84.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service on Windows platforms. If an application attempts to spawn a program using an extremely long command line, it will crash.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected components
Gnome GLib<2.84.1
All of the following
Gnome GLib<2.84.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4056?

CVE-2025-4056 has a severity level classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4056?

To fix CVE-2025-4056, upgrade GLib to version 2.84.1 or later.

3

Which versions of GLib are affected by CVE-2025-4056?

Versions of GLib prior to 2.84.1 are affected by CVE-2025-4056.

4

On which platforms does CVE-2025-4056 affect GLib?

CVE-2025-4056 specifically affects GLib when used on Windows platforms.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4056?

CVE-2025-4056 is a denial of service vulnerability that occurs due to attempts to spawn programs with long command lines.

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