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USN-4049-3: GLib regression

5 August 2019

USN-4049-1 introduced a regression in GLib.

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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.

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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.

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Update instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu 16.04

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.