SB2021082545 - Anolis OS update for glib2
Published: August 25, 2021 Updated: March 28, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021082545
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27218)
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect conversion between numeric types in Gnome Glib. If g_byte_array_new_take() was called with a buffer of 4GB or more on a 64-bit platform, the length would be truncated modulo 2**32, causing unintended length truncation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.