CVE-2008-4316
Multiple integer overflows in glib/gbase64.c in GLib before 2.20 allow context-dependent...
CVE-2008-4316 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Gnome Glib, published March 14, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.49%, the 42nd percentile. Fixed in glib2.0 2.20.0-1.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.49%EPSS, 42nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.20.0-1glib2.0 +12 more
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
glib2.0Debian:12 | before 2.20.0-1 | 2.20.0-1 |
glib2.0Debian:13 | before 2.20.0-1 | 2.20.0-1 |
glib2.0Debian:14 | before 2.20.0-1 | 2.20.0-1 |
glib2.0Debian:4.0 | before 2.12.4-2+etch1, plus listed versions 2.12.4-2 | 2.12.4-2+etch1 |
glib2.0Debian:5.0 | before 2.16.6-1+lenny1, plus listed versions 2.16.6-1 | 2.16.6-1+lenny1 |
glib2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
glib2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 | 0:2.12.3-4.el5_3.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4316- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-189
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4316- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4297No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4297- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-96v6-2hh2-wxrrNo score
Multiple integer overflows in glib/gbase64.c in GLib before 2.20 allow context-dependent...
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.
- Record
GHSA-96v6-2hh2-wxrr- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4316- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-4316No score
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4316- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10473-1No score
gio-branding-upstream-2.50.2-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the gio-branding-upstream-2.50.2-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10473-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
ocert.org/patches/2008-015/glib-CVE-2008-4316.diff
securityfocus.com/archive/1/501766/100/0/threaded
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-738-1
secunia.com/advisories/34560
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/16/2
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lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:080
wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0045
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11401
redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg01113.html
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2
securitytracker.com/id?1021884
debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1747
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00014.html
svn.gnome.org/viewvc/glib?view=revision&revision=7973
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49272
vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-015.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4316
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:0336
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=474770
github.com/advisories/GHSA-96v6-2hh2-wxrr
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-4316
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2009/rhsa-2009_0336.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4316
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4316