RHSA-2021:2204: Important: glib2 security update
First published: Wed Jun 02 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 | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2 | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-doc | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2 | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-fam | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
| redhat/glib2-tests | <2.56.1-5.el7_6 | 2.56.1-5.el7_6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2204?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2204 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2204?
To fix RHSA-2021:2204, you should update the affected glib2 packages to version 2.56.1-5.el7_6.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2204?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:2204 include glib2, glib2-debuginfo, glib2-devel, glib2-doc, glib2-fam, glib2-static, and glib2-tests.
What versions of glib2 are vulnerable according to RHSA-2021:2204?
Versions prior to 2.56.1-5.el7_6 of glib2 are considered vulnerable as per RHSA-2021:2204.
Is glib2 critical for system functionality in RHSA-2021:2204?
Yes, glib2 is essential for the core application building blocks in many C libraries and applications, impacting overall functionality.
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