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Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Solution:
Util-linux 2.11n and subsequent versions are not vulnerable to this issue.

RedHat has released advisory RHSA-2005:782-12 to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

Avaya has released advisory ASA-2006-014 to identify vulnerable Avaya products. Avaya advises customers to ENTER actions for products which use vulnerable versions of util-linux and mount. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.