It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit vulnerabilities in other applications.
It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit vulnerabilities in other applications.
It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit vulnerabilities in other applications.
It was discovered that the util-linux su utility did not drop capabilities when being used with the --pty option. While not a security issue by itself, a local attacker could possibly use the su tool to exploit vulnerabilities in other applications.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
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