Improper Input Validation Affecting glib2-static package, versions <0:2.56.4-9.el8
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-RHEL8-GLIB2STATIC-3992856
- published 26 Jul 2021
- disclosed 30 Nov 2020
How to fix?
Upgrade RHEL:8 glib2-static 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-static package and not the glib2-static package as distributed by RHEL.
See How to fix? for RHEL:8 relevant fixed versions and status.
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