Packages
- util-linux - miscellaneous system utilities
Details
It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities
when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by
itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit
vulnerabilities in other applications.
It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities
when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by
itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit
vulnerabilities in other applications.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10 questing | util-linux – 2.41-4ubuntu4.2 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | util-linux – 2.39.3-9ubuntu6.5 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | util-linux – 2.37.2-4ubuntu3.5 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | util-linux – 2.34-0.1ubuntu9.6+esm1 | ||
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