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Ubuntu 12.04 ESM USN-3767-2: Moderate GLib Denial of Service

Several security issues were fixed in GLib.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3767-2 September 19, 2018 glib2.0 vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 12.04 ESM Summary: Several security issues were fixed in GLib. Software Description: - glib2.0: GLib Input, Output and Streaming Library (fam module) Details: USN-3767-1 fixed a vulnerability in GLib. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that GLib incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16428) It was discovered that GLib incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. (CVE-2018-16429) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 12.04 ESM: libglib2.0-0 2.32.4-0ubuntu1.1 libglib2.0-bin 2.32.4-0ubuntu1.1 libglib2.0-dev 2.32.4-0ubuntu1.1 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3767-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3767-1 CVE-2018-16428, CVE-2018-16429 . Multiple vulnerabilities in glib2.0 addressed in Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3767-2 released on September 19, 2018.. glib security, Ubuntu updates, GLib issues. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Sep 19, 2018 Ubuntu