RHSA-2021:2467: 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-2021:2467?
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.