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util-linux Allows Unauthorized Access to System

OESA-2026-1535
Summary

A security issue in util-linux, a collection of Linux utilities, allows attackers to bypass access controls. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to a Linux system. To protect your system, update the util-linux package as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update util-linux to version 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp3.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– util-linux <= 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp3 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp3
Original title
util-linux security update
Original description
The util-linux package contains a random collection of files that implements some low-level basic linux utilities.

Security Fix(es):

A vulnerability exists in util-linux package that allows access control bypass due to improper hostname canonicalization.(CVE-2026-3184)
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026