========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7259-2 February 10, 2025
glibc vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 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: 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. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS libc6 2.23-0ubuntu11.3+esm8 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7259-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7259-1 CVE-2025-0395
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