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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201405-15
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Severity: Normal
Title: util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: May 18, 2014
Bugs: #359759, #450740
ID: 201405-15
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in util-linux, the worst of
which may lead to Denial of Service.
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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1 sys-apps/util-linux < 2.22.2 >= 2.22.2
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
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[ 1 ] CVE-2011-1675
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1675
[ 2 ] CVE-2011-1676
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1676
[ 3 ] CVE-2011-1677
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1677
[ 4 ] CVE-2013-0157
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-0157
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.
License
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Copyright 2014 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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Severity: Normal
Title: util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: May 18, 2014
Bugs: #359759, #450740
ID: 201405-15
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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
——————————————————————-
1 sys-apps/util-linux < 2.22.2 >= 2.22.2
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
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2011-1675
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1675″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1675</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2011-1676
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1676″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1676</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2011-1677
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1677″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1677</a>
[ 4 ] CVE-2013-0157
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-0157″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-0157</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-15.xml”>http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-15.xml</a>
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
<a class=”moz-txt-link-abbreviated” href=”mailto:security@gentoo.org”>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”https://bugs.gentoo.org”>https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2014 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.
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5″>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre>
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