Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local denial-of-service flaw in the colcrt utility from util-linux before 2.27. A local user could crash the tool with a crafted file. The sources do not show remote compromise, privilege escalation, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems with util-linux versions before 2.27 where colcrt is installed and usable by local users. Shared shell servers, build hosts, and multi-user Unix environments are more relevant than single-purpose appliances. Treat this as routine patch hygiene, not an emergency, unless exposed systems support many untrusted local users. The known business impact is local tool crash, not data theft or system takeover based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade util-linux to 2.27 or a vendor-supported patched build.; Apply distribution advisories where available, such as the referenced openSUSE update.; Check vendor guidance for backported fixes on older supported distributions..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/70e3fcf293c1827a2655a86584ab13075124a8a8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1259322CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/d883d64d96ab9bef510745d064a351145b9babecCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/util-linux/v2.27/v2.27-ReleaseNotesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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