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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202401-08
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: util-linux: Multiple Vulnerabilities
     Date: January 07, 2024
     Bugs: #806070, #831978, #833365
       ID: 202401-08
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in util-linux which can
lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
Background
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util-linux is a suite of Linux programs including mount and umount,
programs used to mount and unmount filesystems.
Affected packages
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Package              Vulnerable    Unaffected
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sys-apps/util-linux  < 2.37.4      >= 2.37.4
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in util-linux. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All util-linux users should upgrade to the latest version:
  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/util-linux-2.37.4"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-3995
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3995
[ 2 ] CVE-2021-3996
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3996
[ 3 ] CVE-2021-37600
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37600
[ 4 ] CVE-2022-0563
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0563
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-08
Concerns?
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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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5