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util-linux: Untrusted Hostname Access Bypass

OESA-2026-1534
Summary

A security update is available for util-linux to fix a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to bypass access controls on a system. This affects systems running util-linux. To protect your system, update util-linux to the latest version.

What to do
  • Update util-linux to version 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp2.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– util-linux <= 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp2 2.39.1-35.oe2403sp2
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