REDHAT-BUG-2211827
First published: Fri Jun 02 2023(Updated: )
GLib's GVariant deserialization prior to GLib 2.74.4 is vulnerable to an exponential blowup issue where a crafted GVariant can cause excessive processing, leading to denial of service. References: <a href="https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2121">https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2121</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GLib | <2.74.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2121
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212688
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212690
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212696
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212689
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212693
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212697
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6631
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2528
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2211827
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2211827?
REDHAT-BUG-2211827 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service through excessive processing.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2211827?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2211827, upgrade GLib to version 2.74.4 or later.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2211827?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2211827 includes the risk of denial of service, making applications unresponsive.
Which versions of GLib are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2211827?
GLib versions prior to 2.74.4 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2211827.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2211827?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2211827 other than upgrading the software.
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