# DSA-5055-1: util-linux security update

DSA-5055-1, released January 24, 2022, fixes 1 CVE in util-linux (version 2.36.1-8+deb11u1). None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/dsa-5055-1
- Platform: Linux
- Released: Jan 24, 2022
- Priority: Routine (Closes CVE-2021-3995)
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0
- Vendor advisory: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-3995

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [util-linux](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/util-linux.md) | Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 2.36.1-8+deb11u1 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2021-3995](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2021-3995.md) | Routine | util-linux: util-linux - security update | 5.5 | 0.0064 |  |

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