GLSA 202401-08: util-linux: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	util-linux: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date:	01/07/2024
Bugs:	#806070, #831978, #833365
ID:	202401-08

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in util-linux which can lead to denial of service or information disclosure.

Background

util-linux is a suite of Linux programs including mount and umount, programs used to mount and unmount filesystems.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
sys-apps/util-linux	< 2.37.4	>= 2.37.4	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in util-linux. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All util-linux users should upgrade to the latest version:

          # emerge --sync
          # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/util-linux-2.37.4"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202401-08.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.