What is the vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability is USN-4049-1.

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information.

Which versions of GLib are affected by this vulnerability?

GLib versions 2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2, 2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4, and 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

How do I fix the GLib vulnerability?

To fix the GLib vulnerability, update to GLib version 2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2 or later.

Where can I find more information about this GLib vulnerability?

You can find more information about this GLib vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2019-13012](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13012), [USN-4049-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4049-2), [GLib2.0 on Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glib2.0/2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2).

Vulnerability/
USN-4049-1

8/7/2019

USN-4049-1: GLib vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 08 2019(Updated: )

It was discovered that GLib created directories and files without properly restricting permissions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-0	<2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2	2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=18.10
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin	<2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2	2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=18.10
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-0	<2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4	2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin	<2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4	2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-0	<2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3	2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin	<2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3	2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu	=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability is USN-4049-1.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information.
Which versions of GLib are affected by this vulnerability?
GLib versions 2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2, 2.56.4-0ubuntu0.18.04.4, and 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
How do I fix the GLib vulnerability?
To fix the GLib vulnerability, update to GLib version 2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about this GLib vulnerability?
You can find more information about this GLib vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2019-13012](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13012), [USN-4049-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4049-2), [GLib2.0 on Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glib2.0/2.58.1-2ubuntu0.2).

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