Linux C library (glibc) is a collection of shared libraries implementing the C standard library as specified by the ISO C standard. A version of the C standard library is an integral part of every Linux system, and it provides the definitions and implementations for all the standard C functions, types, and macros.
Different Linux distributions may use different versions of glibc, and keeping the library up-to-date is important for security and stability reasons. To check the version of glibc installed on your system, you can use the following command: