Updated glib2.0 packages has been released for both Ubuntu Linux 12.04 ESM and 14.04 ESM
=========================================================================GLib Updates for Ubuntu ESM
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4049-4
August 06, 2019
glib2.0 regression
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
- Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
Summary:
USN-4049-1 introduced a regression in GLib.
Software Description:
- 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.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 14.04 ESM:
libglib2.0-0 2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm3
libglib2.0-bin 2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1+esm3
Ubuntu 12.04 ESM:
libglib2.0-0 2.32.4-0ubuntu1.4
libglib2.0-bin 2.32.4-0ubuntu1.4
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4049-4
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4049-1
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1838890