Packages
- 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.
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
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | libc6 – 2.40-1ubuntu3.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libc6 – 2.39-0ubuntu8.4 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libc6 – 2.35-0ubuntu3.9 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | libc6 – 2.31-0ubuntu9.17 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libc6 – 2.27-3ubuntu1.6+esm4 | ||
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