[USN-7259-1] GNU C Library vulnerability
[USN-7259-1] GNU C Library vulnerability
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7259-1
February 06, 2025
glibc vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 24.10
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Summary:
GNU C Library could be made to crash or run programs if it received
specially crafted input.
Software Description:
- glibc: GNU C Library
Details:
It was discovered that GNU C Library incorrectly handled memory when using
the assert function. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 24.10
libc6 2.40-1ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
libc6 2.39-0ubuntu8.4
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
libc6 2.35-0ubuntu3.9
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
libc6 2.31-0ubuntu9.17
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
libc6 2.27-3ubuntu1.6+esm4
Available with Ubuntu Pro
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7259-1
CVE-2025-0395
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glibc/2.40-1ubuntu3.1
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glibc/2.39-0ubuntu8.4
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glibc/2.35-0ubuntu3.9
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glibc/2.31-0ubuntu9.17
