What is the vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is USN-4049-2.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability?

Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of the GLib vulnerability?

The severity of the GLib vulnerability is not specified in the description.

How can I fix the GLib vulnerability?

You can fix the GLib vulnerability by updating the affected software packages to version 2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2 for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.

Where can I find more information about the GLib vulnerability?

You can find more information about the GLib vulnerability in the Ubuntu Security Notices USN-4049-1 and on the CVE-2019-13012 page.

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USN-4049-2

8/7/2019

USN-4049-2: GLib vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 08 2019(Updated: )

USN-4049-1 fixed a vulnerability in GLib. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-0	<2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2	2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2
	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin	<2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2	2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2
	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-0	<2.32.4-0ubuntu1.3	2.32.4-0ubuntu1.3
	=12.04
All of
ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin	<2.32.4-0ubuntu1.3	2.32.4-0ubuntu1.3
	=12.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this GLib vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is USN-4049-2.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability?
Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of the GLib vulnerability?
The severity of the GLib vulnerability is not specified in the description.
How can I fix the GLib vulnerability?
You can fix the GLib vulnerability by updating the affected software packages to version 2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm2 for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Where can I find more information about the GLib vulnerability?
You can find more information about the GLib vulnerability in the Ubuntu Security Notices USN-4049-1 and on the CVE-2019-13012 page.

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