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- USN-4049-3
USN-4049-3: GLib regression
First published: Mon Aug 05 2019(Updated: )
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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libglib2.0-0 | <2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 | 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libglib2.0-bin | <2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 | 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?
The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-4049-3.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'GLib regression'.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is libglib2.0-0 and libglib2.0-bin on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
What was the original vulnerability fixed by USN-4049-1?
The original vulnerability fixed by USN-4049-1 was a vulnerability in GLib that could lead to the creation of directories and files without proper permission.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update libglib2.0-0 and libglib2.0-bin to version 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.4 or later.
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