CVE-2026-1484
Glib: Integer Overflow Leading to Buffer Underflow and Out-of-Bounds Write in GLib g_base64_encode()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 27, 2026
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the GLib Base64 encoding routine when processing very large input data. Due to incorrect use of integer types during length calculation, the library may miscalculate buffer boundaries. This can cause memory writes outside the allocated buffer. Applications that process untrusted or extremely large Base64 input using GLib may crash or behave unpredictably.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated Moderate for Red Hat products. The flaw in GLib's Base64 encoding implementation requires an application to pass excessively large or untrusted input to the g_base64_encode() API. Exploitation could lead to application crashes or memory corruption.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.2CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write