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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
========

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
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sys-apps/util-linux < 2.37.4 >= 2.37.4

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
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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
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-08

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.

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