GNOME glib GVariant is_normal privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in GNOME glib. This impacts the function is_normal of the component GVariant Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-29499. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNOME glib (unknown version). This vulnerability affects the function is_normal of the component GVariant Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was released 06/02/2023. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.gnome.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29499 since 05/30/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216725 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: glib (CVE-2023-32636)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216725) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2023-2853). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Open Source CentOS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Gentoo Linux
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • Meinberg LANTIME

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216725
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: glib (CVE-2023-32636)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/30/2023 🔍
06/02/2023 +3 days 🔍
06/02/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2025 +943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: gitlab.gnome.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29499 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29499
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-230536
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2023-2853 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2023 12:32
Updated: 12/31/2025 07:29
Changes: 06/02/2023 12:32 (35), 02/25/2025 12:04 (16), 12/31/2025 07:29 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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