CVE-2013-0157 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-0157: (a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages dep

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-0157 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.20.1-5.5urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.20.1-5.5urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.20.1-5.5urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

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