UDisks2 Security Update for Slackware
An important security update has been released for the udisks2 packages on Slackware 15.0 and -current. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash the UDisks daemon or escalate local privileges by accessing files owned by privileged users.
Security Advisory: SSA:2025-242-01
The updated udisks2 package is version 2.9.4 for Slackware 15.0 and 2.10.2 for Slackware -current. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-8067, and further details can be found at the CVE website.
Update Highlights:
- Rebuilt udisks2 packages for Slackware 15.0 and -current.
- The update is crucial for protecting against potential attacks that exploit the UDisks daemon's vulnerabilities.
Package Availability:
You can find the new packages at the following links:
- For Slackware 15.0 (i586): [udisks2-2.9.4-i586-2_slack15.0.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-15.0/patches/packages/udisks2-2.9.4-i586-2_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware 15.0 (x86_64): [udisks2-2.9.4-x86_64-2_slack15.0.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/patches/packages/udisks2-2.9.4-x86_64-2_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware -current (i686): [udisks2-2.10.2-i686-1.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-current/slackware/a/udisks2-2.10.2-i686-1.txz)
- For Slackware -current (x86_64): [udisks2-2.10.2-x86_64-1.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-current/slackware64/a/udisks2-2.10.2-x86_64-1.txz)
MD5 Checksums:
- Slackware 15.0 (i586): `9026fa291739c0b02163be4ff41209ce`
- Slackware 15.0 (x86_64): `d31ac1b432a3d53ec5e8f39b70c8f27a`
- Slackware -current (i686): `85eb445da6cc5a8766590aa52e820a0d`
- Slackware -current (x86_64): `754d95816f85d27ccb2eab91afb0526e`
Installation Instructions:
To upgrade, use the following command as root:
This update is essential for maintaining system security and integrity. Users are encouraged to install the update promptly to mitigate any potential risks associated with the identified vulnerability.
For further assistance, please refer to the Slackware Linux Security Team at [slackware.com/gpg-key](http://slackware.com/gpg-key).
Conclusion:
This update not only addresses a significant security flaw but also reinforces the ongoing commitment of the Slackware team to provide a secure and reliable operating system for its users. Regular updates and vigilance are key to maintaining the security of any software environment
An important security update has been released for the udisks2 packages on Slackware 15.0 and -current. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash the UDisks daemon or escalate local privileges by accessing files owned by privileged users.
Security Advisory: SSA:2025-242-01
The updated udisks2 package is version 2.9.4 for Slackware 15.0 and 2.10.2 for Slackware -current. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-8067, and further details can be found at the CVE website.
Update Highlights:
- Rebuilt udisks2 packages for Slackware 15.0 and -current.
- The update is crucial for protecting against potential attacks that exploit the UDisks daemon's vulnerabilities.
Package Availability:
You can find the new packages at the following links:
- For Slackware 15.0 (i586): [udisks2-2.9.4-i586-2_slack15.0.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-15.0/patches/packages/udisks2-2.9.4-i586-2_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware 15.0 (x86_64): [udisks2-2.9.4-x86_64-2_slack15.0.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/patches/packages/udisks2-2.9.4-x86_64-2_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware -current (i686): [udisks2-2.10.2-i686-1.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-current/slackware/a/udisks2-2.10.2-i686-1.txz)
- For Slackware -current (x86_64): [udisks2-2.10.2-x86_64-1.txz](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-current/slackware64/a/udisks2-2.10.2-x86_64-1.txz)
MD5 Checksums:
- Slackware 15.0 (i586): `9026fa291739c0b02163be4ff41209ce`
- Slackware 15.0 (x86_64): `d31ac1b432a3d53ec5e8f39b70c8f27a`
- Slackware -current (i686): `85eb445da6cc5a8766590aa52e820a0d`
- Slackware -current (x86_64): `754d95816f85d27ccb2eab91afb0526e`
Installation Instructions:
To upgrade, use the following command as root:
bashupgradepkg udisks2-2.9.4-i586-2_slack15.0.txz
This update is essential for maintaining system security and integrity. Users are encouraged to install the update promptly to mitigate any potential risks associated with the identified vulnerability.
For further assistance, please refer to the Slackware Linux Security Team at [slackware.com/gpg-key](http://slackware.com/gpg-key).
Conclusion:
This update not only addresses a significant security flaw but also reinforces the ongoing commitment of the Slackware team to provide a secure and reliable operating system for its users. Regular updates and vigilance are key to maintaining the security of any software environment
UDisks2 update for Slackware
A security issue has been fixed in the udisks2 packages for Slackware 15.0 and -current, which could allow an attacker to cause the UDisks daemon to crash or perform a local privilege escalation by gaining access to files owned by privileged users.
udisks2 (SSA:2025-242-01)
