Summary
USN-7259-1 fixed a vulnerability in GNU C Library. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
Original advisory 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.
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | glibc | 2.23-0ubuntu11.3+esm8 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Medium 6.2
When the assert() function in the GNU C Library versions 2.13 to 2.40 fails, it does not allocate enough space for the …
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-0395