🛡️ USN-5478-1 — util-linux
Description
util-linux vulnerability
Christian Moch and Michael Gruhn discovered that the libblkid library
of util-linux did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. A local attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause denial of service by consuming all memory through
a specially crafted MSDOS partition table.
Affected software
USN-5478-1 is recorded against 1 package.
- util-linux (fixed in 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.10+esm2)
Timeline and source
Published on 14 June 2022 and last revised on 25 June 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| util-linux | — | 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.10+esm2 |
References
Similar Threats
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- Unknown ALPINE-CVE-2026-27456
- Unknown BELL-CVE-2026-3184
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