CVE-2023-29499
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29499 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in GLib. GVariant deserialization fails to validate that the input conforms to the expected format, leading to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in GLib. GVariant deserialization fails to validate that the input conforms to the expected format, leading to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Glib | < 2.74.4 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-29499Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2211828Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2794Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-29499Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2211828Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/2794Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29499?
A flaw was found in GLib. GVariant deserialization fails to validate that the input conforms to the expected format, leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-29499?
CVE-2023-29499 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29499?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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