[NEW] [high] util-linux: Multiple vulnerabilities
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
- 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
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2938
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-53612 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-53613 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-53614 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-53615 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Same CVEs, other sources
How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Debian Linux kernel (August 21, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownDSA-6442-1 util-linux - security updatedebian
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