Denial of Service in GLib on Windows Platforms
CVE-2025-4056

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-4056?

A vulnerability in GLib may lead to a denial of service on Windows platforms. This occurs when applications attempt to execute a program using excessively long command lines. The flaw can disrupt normal operations, affecting the stability and performance of the affected software. It is crucial for users and administrators to be aware of this issue and apply necessary updates to ensure protection against potential disruptions.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-4056
vdb-entryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2362826
issue-trackingx_refsource_REDHAT
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/3668

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-4056 : Denial of Service in GLib on Windows Platforms