CVE-2008-4316

CVE-2008-4316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Glib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Gnome Glib
• Published: 2009-03-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4316?

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.

How severe is CVE-2008-4316?

CVE-2008-4316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4316?

CVE-2008-4316 primarily affects Gnome Glib. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4316 published?

CVE-2008-4316 was published on 2009-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00014.html
• http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
• http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/glib-CVE-2008-4316.diff
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34267
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34317
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34404
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34416
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34560
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34854
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34890
• http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
• http://secunia.com/advisories/38833
• http://svn.gnome.org/viewvc/glib?view=revision&revision=7973
• http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0045
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1747
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:080
• http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-015.html
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/16/2
• http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00744.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0336.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501712/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501766/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34100
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021884
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-738-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49272
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11401
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8360

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:2.14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:2.14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:2.16.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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