RHSA-2024:2528: Low: mingw-glib2 security update

Published Apr 30, 2024
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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.Security Fix(es): glib: GVariant offset table entry size is not checked in isnormal() (CVE-2023-29499) glib: gvariantbyteswap() can take a long time with some non-normal inputs (CVE-2023-32611) glib: Timeout in fuzzvarianttext (CVE-2023-32636) glib: GVariant deserialisation does not match spec for non-normal data (CVE-2023-32665) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
redhat/mingw-glib2<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-static<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-static<2.78.0-1.el9
2.78.0-1.el9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw-glib2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw32-glib2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw32-glib2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw32-glib2-static to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw64-glib2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw64-glib2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mingw64-glib2-static to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.78.0-1.el9

Event History

Apr 30, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:15 AM
Jul 28, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:20 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:2528?

The severity of RHSA-2024:2528 is classified as high, indicating a significant impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:2528?

To fix RHSA-2024:2528, upgrade the affected packages to version 2.78.0-1.el9 as recommended by Red Hat.

3

Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:2528?

Affected products by RHSA-2024:2528 include Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 and various mingw-glib2 packages.

4

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2024:2528?

There are no known workarounds for RHSA-2024:2528 other than upgrading to the fixed version.

5

When was RHSA-2024:2528 released?

RHSA-2024:2528 was released by Red Hat on an unspecified date in 2024.

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