QID 357268

Date Published: 2024-03-05

QID 357268: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for glib2 : ALAS2-2024-2487

An issue was discovered in gnome glib before 2.66.8.
When g_file_replace() is used with g_file_create_replace_destination to replace a path that is a dangling symlink, it incorrectly also creates the target of the symlink as an empty file, which could conceivably have security relevance if the symlink is attacker-controlled. (
If the path is a symlink to a file that already exists, then the contents of that file correctly remain unchanged.) (
( CVE-2021-28153)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2024-2487 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 357268

    CVE-2021-28153 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2024-2487 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2024-2487.html
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