USN-4049-3: GLib regression
Publication date
5 August 2019
Overview
USN-4049-1 introduced a regression in GLib.
Releases
Packages
- glib2.0 - GLib Input, Output and Streaming Library (fam module)
Details
USN-4049-1 fixed a vulnerability in GLib. The update introduced a regression
in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS causing a possibly memory leak. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that GLib created directories and files without properly
restricting permissions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access
sensitive information.
USN-4049-1 fixed a vulnerability in GLib. The update introduced a regression
in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS causing a possibly memory leak. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that GLib created directories and files without properly
restricting permissions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access
sensitive information.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libglib2.0-0 – 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 | ||
| libglib2.0-bin – 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 | |||
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