USN-4049-4: GLib regression

Publication date

6 August 2019

Overview

USN-4049-1 introduced a regression in GLib.


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.
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.

USN-4049-1 fixed a vulnerability in GLib. The update introduced a regression.
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.

Update instructions

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

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

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

Ubuntu Release Package Version
14.04 trusty libglib2.0-0 –  2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm3
libglib2.0-bin –  2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm3
12.04 precise libglib2.0-0 –  2.32.4-0ubuntu1.4
libglib2.0-bin –  2.32.4-0ubuntu1.4

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