REDHAT-BUG-2024633: Medium severity gnu c library (glibc) vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2021
·Updated
A flaw was found in glibc. The realpath function may sometimes return a unexpected value, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive data.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU glibc
Event History
Nov 18, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2024633?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2024633 is considered moderate due to the potential for sensitive data disclosure.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2024633?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2024633, update your GNU glibc to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2024633?
Systems utilizing vulnerable versions of GNU glibc are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2024633.
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What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2024633?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2024633 includes the possible disclosure of sensitive data due to unexpected return values from the realpath function.
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Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2024633?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2024633 other than applying the patch when available.