ALBA-2021:1091 file bug fix and enhancement update
The file utility update fixes ftype detection issues, ensuring accurate file type identification for system administrators and security tools.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is ALBA-2021:1091?
ALBA-2021:1091 is a vulnerability in file-devel, published on 6 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The file command is used to identify a particular file according to the type of data the file contains. It can identify many different file types, including Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) binary files, system libraries, RPM packages, and different graphics formats.
Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):
- ftype detection is not working (BZ#1905906)
Which versions are affected by ALBA-2021:1091?
Linux distribution packages (1)
file-devel AlmaLinux:8 | All versions | 5.33-16.el8_3.1 |
How do I fix ALBA-2021:1091?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is ALBA-2021:1091 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:1091 in the wild and no public exploit code.