RHSA-2024:9442: Moderate: mingw-glib2 security update

Published Nov 12, 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): glib2: Signal subscription vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-34397) 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 9.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
redhat/mingw-glib2<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-static<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-static<2.78.6-1.el9
2.78.6-1.el9

Remediation

Event History

Nov 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:19 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:9442?

The severity of RHSA-2024:9442 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:9442?

To fix RHSA-2024:9442, update the affected packages to version 2.78.6-1.el9.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2024:9442?

Affected packages include mingw-glib2, mingw32-glib2, and mingw64-glib2 among others.

4

What does RHSA-2024:9442 address?

RHSA-2024:9442 addresses security vulnerabilities within GLib that could impact applications written in C.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2024:9442?

There are no specific workarounds for RHSA-2024:9442; updating the affected packages is recommended.

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