GLSA 201405-15: util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	05/18/2014
Bugs:	#359759, #450740
ID:	201405-15

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in util-linux, the worst of which may lead to Denial of Service.

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	< 2.22.2	>= 2.22.2	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A local attacker may be able to cause a Denial of Service condition, trigger corruption of /etc/mtab, obtain sensitive information, or have other unspecified impact.

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-2.22.2"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-15.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.