Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in glib/gbase64.c in GLib before 2.20 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted either (1) from or (2) to a base64 representation.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Glib | <= 2.16.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00014.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/glib-CVE-2008-4316.diffPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34267
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34404
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34416
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34560
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38833
- http://svn.gnome.org/viewvc/glib?view=revision&revision=7973PatchVendor Advisory
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0045
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4316?
CVE-2008-4316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in glib/gbase64.c in GLib before 2.20 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted either (1) from or (2) to a base64 repr...
How severe is CVE-2008-4316?
CVE-2008-4316 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Glib.