RHSA-2021:2171: 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> glib: integer overflow in gbytesnew 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2171?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2171 is categorized as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2171?
To fix RHSA-2021:2171, update your glib2 packages to version 2.56.4-8.el8_2.1 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2021:2171?
RHSA-2021:2171 affects systems running glib2 version prior to 2.56.4-8.el8_2.1.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:2171?
There are currently no known workarounds for RHSA-2021:2171, the recommended action is to apply the update.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2021:2171?
The impacted packages include glib2, glib2-devel, glib2-doc, and others related to glib2 on affected systems.