QID 671001

Date Published: 2021-11-24

QID 671001: EulerOS Security Update for util-linux (EulerOS-SA-2021-2649)

The util-linux package contains a large variety of low-level system utilities that are necessary for a Linux system to function. Among others, Util-linux contains the fdisk configuration tool and the login program. Security Fix(es): An integer truncation flaw was found in util-linux that potentially causes a buffer overflow if an attacker can use system resources that lead to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.(CVE-2021-37600)
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An arbitrary attacker may exploit this vulnerability to compromise the system.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.2 severity.
    • Solution
    The Vendor has released a security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit EulerOS-SA-2021-2649 for updates and patch information
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 671001

    CVE-2021-37600 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    EulerOS-SA-2021-2649 EulerOS V2.0SP8 URL Logo developer.huaweicloud.com/ict/en/site-euleros/euleros/security-advisories/EulerOS-SA-2021-2649
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