GNU C Library (glibc)

GNU-Projekt · current 2.44

The current version of GNU C Library (glibc) is 2.44 (as of 10/08/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you every new release.

Actively exploited vulnerabilities

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  • CVE-2023-4911GNU C Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

    7.8 high · locally only, with a basic account · CISA deadline was 12 Dec 23

Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.

Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter

VersionChannelDateNotes
2.44STABLE10/08/2026Release notes →

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