AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:1696 (util-linux)

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[Announce]  [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:1696: util-linux security update (Moderate)
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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:02:57 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 10
Type: Security
Severity: Moderate
Release date: 2026-02-03

Summary:

The util-linux packages contain a large variety of low-level system utilities that are necessary
for a Linux system to function. Among others, these include the fdisk configuration tool and the
login program.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * util-linux: util-linux: Heap buffer overread in setpwnam() when processing 256-byte usernames
(CVE-2025-14104)


For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments,
and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/10/ALSA-2026-1696.html

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