Improper resource allocation In util-linux
Description
The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
Ecosystem | Package | Affected version | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|---|
 debian 12 | 2.28.1-1 | ||
debian 13 | 2.28.1-1 | ||
debian 14 | 2.28.1-1 | ||
debian 11 | 2.28.1-1 | ||
 rpm rhel7 | 0:2.23.2-33.el7 | ||
rpm rhel6 | - | - | |
rpm rhel5 | - | - |
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