Bug 2354658 (CVE-2025-2720)

Summary: CVE-2025-2720 libgsf: GNOME libgsf gsf_base64_encode_simple uninitialized variable
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A vulnerability was found in GNOME libgsf, affecting the gsf_base64_encode_simple function. The attack needs to be approached locally, and manipulation of the size argument can lead to use of an uninitialized variable.
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Bug Depends On: 2354678, 2354677    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2025-03-25 00:01:09 UTC 
A vulnerability was found in GNOME libgsf up to 1.14.53 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function gsf_base64_encode_simple. The manipulation of the argument size leads to use of uninitialized variable. The attack needs to be approached locally. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.