https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q1/413: The GNU C Library security advisory update for 2026-03-30
Published Mar 30, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU GNU C Library (glibc)<=2.43
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of GLIBC-SA-2026-0007?
The severity of GLIBC-SA-2026-0007 is considered high due to the potential for denial of service through crashes.
2
How do I fix GLIBC-SA-2026-0007?
To fix GLIBC-SA-2026-0007, upgrade the GNU C Library to version 2.44 or later.
3
Which versions of GNU C Library are affected by GLIBC-SA-2026-0007?
GNU C Library versions 2.43 and earlier are affected by GLIBC-SA-2026-0007.
4
What is the impact of the vulnerability GLIBC-SA-2026-0007?
The impact of the vulnerability GLIBC-SA-2026-0007 is that it can cause an application to crash when processing untrusted input.
5
Is user input affected by GLIBC-SA-2026-0007?
Yes, untrusted user input can trigger the assertion failure leading to a crash in applications using the affected iconv() function.