Part 9/12:
Distribution Impact and Mitigation
While these vulnerabilities are concerning, their impact varies depending on the Linux distribution and system configuration:
Open SUSA systems that embed the flawed PAM implementation are vulnerable to the first exploit.
Most distributions using standard
libblockdevconfigurations are susceptible to the second flaw unless patched.
Mitigation involves updating affected packages, particularly the libblockdev library and PAM modules. Patching these bugs is straightforward: updating the system’s packages to versions where these vulnerabilities are fixed.
Patching & Best Practices
- Regularly update your Linux distribution to incorporate security patches.