glib: glib buffer overflow (CVE-2024-52533) #shorts #breaking
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In this video, we discuss a security vulnerability identified in GNOME GLib versions prior to 2.82.1. This flaw is a buffer overflow issue caused by an off-by-one error within the gio/gsocks4aproxy.c file. The vulnerability arises because the constant SOCKS4_CONN_MSG_LEN does not allocate enough space for a trailing null character. This oversight can lead to memory corruption when handling SOCKS4 network connection requests, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash applications dependent on this GLib component. It's important for users of affected systems to be aware of this specific vulnerability to understand the potential risks associated with outdated versions of the library.
Watch the full video on YouTube: CVE-2024-52533
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