REDHAT-BUG-2492257: High severity Gnome GIO (g_dbus_node_info_new_for_xml / gdbusintrospection) vulnerability

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

A state confusion vulnerability exists in gdbusnodeinfonewforxml() in gio/gdbusintrospection.c. When parsing malformed D-Bus introspection XML containing a <node> element nested inside <method>, <signal>, <property>, or <arg> elements, the parser's internal state becomes inconsistent. The nested </interface> closing tag inside the nested <node> steals and resets the shared data->methods (or data->signals/data->properties) array to an empty state. When the outer </method> (or similar) closing tag subsequently calls parsedatagetmethod(data, FALSE), it accesses pdata[len - 1] with len == 0, causing an unsigned integer underflow (0u - 1 = 0xFFFFFFFF) and a massive out-of-bounds heap read at offset 0xFFFFFFFF sizeof(gpointer) (~8 GB before the buffer).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome GIO (g_dbus_node_info_new_for_xml / gdbusintrospection)

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2492257?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2492257 is high, rated at 7.

2

What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2492257?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2492257 is caused by a state confusion in the g_dbus_node_info_new_for_xml() function when parsing malformed D-Bus introspection XML.

3

How can I mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-2492257?

To mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-2492257, ensure that your Gnome GIO software is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2492257?

Users of Gnome GIO that utilize the g_dbus_node_info_new_for_xml function to parse D-Bus introspection XML are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2492257.

5

Is there a fix available for REDHAT-BUG-2492257?

Yes, a fix for REDHAT-BUG-2492257 is included in the latest software updates for Gnome GIO.

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