SB2021111048 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for glib2

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SB2021111048 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for glib2

Published: November 10, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111048
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28153)

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue, when g_file_replace() is used with G_FILE_CREATE_REPLACE_DESTINATION. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3800)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References