systemd: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202107-48

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in systemd, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Affected packages

sys-apps/systemd on all architectures
Affected versions < 248.5
Unaffected versions >= 248.5

Background

A system and service manager.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in systemd. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All systemd users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/systemd-248.5"
 

References

Release date
July 20, 2021

Latest revision
July 20, 2021: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local, remote

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