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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS : GLib regression (USN-4049-3)

high Nessus Plugin ID 127791

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Synopsis

The remote Ubuntu host is missing a security update.

Description

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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Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4049-3

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 127791

File Name: ubuntu_USN-4049-3.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/12/2019

Updated: 10/20/2023

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-0, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-0-refdbg, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-bin, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-data, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-dev, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-tests, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:libglib2.0-udeb, cpe:/o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:-:lts

Required KB Items: Host/cpu, Host/Debian/dpkg-l, Host/Ubuntu, Host/Ubuntu/release

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/5/2019

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/5/2019

Reference Information

USN: 4049-3