Advisory Published
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REDHAT-BUG-2211829

First published: Fri Jun 02 2023(Updated: )

GLib's GVariant deserialization prior to GLib 2.74.4 is vulnerable to a slowdown issue where a crafted GVariant can cause excessive processing, leading to denial of service. References: <a href="https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2797">https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2797</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GLib<2.74.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2211829?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2211829 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to resource exhaustion.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2211829?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2211829, upgrade GLib to version 2.74.4 or later.

  • What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-2211829?

    The issue in REDHAT-BUG-2211829 is caused by a crafted GVariant that leads to excessive processing during deserialization.

  • Which versions of GLib are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2211829?

    GLib versions prior to 2.74.4 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2211829.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2211829 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2211829 can be exploited remotely if an application uses vulnerable GLib for processing GVariants.

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