Red Hat Security Advisory: glibc security update
The glibc packages provide the standard C libraries (libc), POSIX thread libraries (libpthread), standard math libraries (libm), and the name service cache daemon (nscd) used by multiple programs on the system. Without these libraries, the Linux system cannot function correctly. Security Fix(es): * glibc: Out of bounds write in iconv may lead to remote code execution (CVE-2024-2961) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers security fixes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.67, including a critical fix for CVE-2024-2961, an out-of-bounds write in the glibc iconv function that could allow remote code execution, and CVE-2024-42353, an open redirect vulnerability in WebOb's location header normalization during redirects. The update addresses these vulnerabilities by providing patched container images and RPM packages. The vendor rates the security impact as Important and recommends upgrading to the updated packages and images via the appropriate release channels.
Potential Impact
The out-of-bounds write vulnerability in glibc's iconv may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk. The open redirect vulnerability in WebOb could be exploited to redirect users to malicious sites, potentially facilitating phishing or other attacks. These vulnerabilities affect the OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 deployment and could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated container images and RPM packages for OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.67 that address these vulnerabilities. Users should upgrade their OpenShift clusters to version 4.12.67 using the OpenShift CLI (oc) or web console as soon as the updates are available in their release channel. Detailed upgrade instructions are provided by Red Hat at https://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/4.12/updating/updating-cluster-cli.html. No other mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
Red Hat Security Advisory: glibc security update
Description
The glibc packages provide the standard C libraries (libc), POSIX thread libraries (libpthread), standard math libraries (libm), and the name service cache daemon (nscd) used by multiple programs on the system. Without these libraries, the Linux system cannot function correctly. Security Fix(es): * glibc: Out of bounds write in iconv may lead to remote code execution (CVE-2024-2961) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers security fixes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.67, including a critical fix for CVE-2024-2961, an out-of-bounds write in the glibc iconv function that could allow remote code execution, and CVE-2024-42353, an open redirect vulnerability in WebOb's location header normalization during redirects. The update addresses these vulnerabilities by providing patched container images and RPM packages. The vendor rates the security impact as Important and recommends upgrading to the updated packages and images via the appropriate release channels.
Potential Impact
The out-of-bounds write vulnerability in glibc's iconv may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk. The open redirect vulnerability in WebOb could be exploited to redirect users to malicious sites, potentially facilitating phishing or other attacks. These vulnerabilities affect the OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 deployment and could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated container images and RPM packages for OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.67 that address these vulnerabilities. Users should upgrade their OpenShift clusters to version 4.12.67 using the OpenShift CLI (oc) or web console as soon as the updates are available in their release channel. Detailed upgrade instructions are provided by Red Hat at https://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/4.12/updating/updating-cluster-cli.html. No other mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2024:4126
- Cve Count
- 5
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2024-33599","CVE-2024-33600","CVE-2024-33601","CVE-2024-33602"]
Threat ID: 6a1f4ea1e29bf47b50088269
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 21:44:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/04/2026, 01:26:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 134
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