RHSA-2021:2147: Important: glib2 security update
First published: Mon May 31 2021(Updated: )
GLib provides the core application building blocks for libraries and applications written in C. It provides the core object system used in GNOME, the main loop implementation, and a large set of utility functions for strings and common data structures.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> glib: integer overflow in g_bytes_new function on 64-bit platforms due to an implicit cast from 64 bits to 32 bits (CVE-2021-27219)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/glib2 | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2 | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-doc | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2 | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-9.el7_9 | 2.56.1-9.el7_9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2147?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2147 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2147?
To fix RHSA-2021:2147, update the glib2 package to version 2.56.1-9.el7_9 or later.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2021:2147?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:2147 include glib2, glib2-debuginfo, glib2-devel, glib2-doc, and several others.
Is RHSA-2021:2147 related to a critical vulnerability?
RHSA-2021:2147 addresses security vulnerabilities but is not classified as critical.
When was RHSA-2021:2147 released?
RHSA-2021:2147 was released on June 15, 2021.
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