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[NEW] [high] util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities

highCVE-2026-53612CVE-2026-53613CVE-2026-53614CVE-2026-53615
A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in util-linux to gain administrative privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate data, or trigger a denial-of-service condition.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: util-linuxproduct: util-linuxPrivilege escalationAuthentication bypassCode injectionDenial of service
What
Multiple vulnerabilities in util-linux allow local attackers to gain administrative privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate data, or trigger denial-of-service.
Who is affected
Systems with util-linux installed and accessible to local users are affected.
Urgency
High severity; local privilege escalation is a critical threat.
Action
Update util-linux to the patched version urgently.

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Details

Source
CERT-Bund (BSI) Security Advisories (DE · national-cert · site)
Severity
high
Published
2026-08-31
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync
Language
Machine-translated to English — verify against the original

Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2938

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-53612coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org
CVE-2026-53613coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org
CVE-2026-53614coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org
CVE-2026-53615coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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