Improper Input Validation Affecting glib2-devel package, versions <0:2.56.4-9.el8
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- published 1 Sep 2021
- disclosed 28 Jul 2021
Introduced: 28 Jul 2021
CVE-2021-30661 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade RHEL:8 glib2-devel to version 0:2.56.4-9.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2021:1586.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream glib2-devel package and not the glib2-devel package as distributed by RHEL.
See How to fix? for RHEL:8 relevant fixed versions and status.
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References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-30661
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212318
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1586
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog