Directory Traversal Affecting glib2.0 package, versions <2.74.6-2+deb12u7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
low
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.42% (35th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-GLIB20-18291446
  • published24 Jul 2026
  • disclosed3 Sept 2025

Introduced: 3 Sep 2025

CVE-2025-7039  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-22  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest glib2.0 to version 2.74.6-2+deb12u7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream glib2.0 package and not the glib2.0 package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in glib. An integer overflow during temporary file creation leads to an out-of-bounds memory access, allowing an attacker to potentially perform path traversal or access private temporary file content by creating symbolic links. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to manipulate file paths and access unauthorized data. The core issue stems from insufficient validation of file path lengths during temporary file operations.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1