RHSA-2021:2147: Important: glib2 security update
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: integer overflow in gbytesnew function on 64-bit platforms due to an implicit cast from 64 bits to 32 bits (CVE-2021-27219) 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.
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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.