RHSA-2021:2467: Important: glib2 security update
First published: Thu Jun 17 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 | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2 | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-debuginfo | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-devel | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-doc | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
| redhat/glib2-static | <2.28.8-11.el6_10 | 2.28.8-11.el6_10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2467?
The RHSA-2021:2467 vulnerability has been classified as a moderate severity issue.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2467?
To fix RHSA-2021:2467, update the affected packages to version 2.28.8-11.el6_10.
What software is affected by RHSA-2021:2467?
The RHSA-2021:2467 vulnerability affects the glib2, glib2-debuginfo, glib2-devel, glib2-doc, and glib2-static packages.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:2467?
There are no official workarounds provided for RHSA-2021:2467, so updating to the patched version is recommended.
What are the implications of not addressing RHSA-2021:2467?
Failing to address RHSA-2021:2467 may expose systems to potential exploitation due to security vulnerabilities in glib.
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