Multiple Integer Overflows in GLib and Their Impact on Systems

CVE-2008-4316

Summary

GLib prior to version 2.20 is susceptible to multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities in its gbase64.c component. This flaw enables context-dependent attackers to cause unexpected behavior or execute arbitrary code by manipulating a long string that is converted to or from a base64 representation. The exploitation path hinges on how data is processed and can lead to critical security breaches in affected systems.

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