PatchTheCVEutil-linux project vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs affecting util-linux project products. 1 tracked.
util-linux project has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2018-07-27. Highest priority: CVE-2017-2616 (score 29/100).
- CVE-2017-2616 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE MITIGATE A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes
FAQ
How do I fix util-linux project vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is util-linux project being exploited right now?
None of the tracked util-linux project CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which util-linux project CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2017-2616 currently ranks highest (29/100): A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes.