CVE-2025-4056
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Publication date: 2025-07-28
Last updated on: 2025-08-13
Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gnome | glib | to 2.84.1 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-4056 is a flaw in GLib versions prior to 2.84.1 that causes a denial of service (DoS) on Windows platforms. It occurs when an application tries to spawn a program using an extremely long command line, which causes GLib to crash. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause a denial of service on Windows systems using affected GLib versions, potentially crashing applications that spawn programs with long command lines, leading to service interruptions. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update GLib to version 2.84.1 or later where the issue is fixed. Avoid using extremely long command lines when spawning programs on Windows platforms until the update is applied. [1]