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Linux Utility Software Can Be Tricked into Revealing Sensitive Information

OESA-2026-1532
Summary

A security update is available for Linux utility software that can be exploited to bypass access controls. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. Update your software to the latest version to fix the issue.

What to do
  • Update util-linux to version 2.39.1-35.oe2403.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– util-linux <= 2.39.1-35.oe2403 2.39.1-35.oe2403
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