CVE-2016-5011 | util-linux libblkid partitions/dos.c parse_dos_extended resource management (RHSA-2016:2605 / Nessus ID 95351)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in util-linux. Affected is the function parse_dos_extended of the file partitions/dos.c of the component libblkid. The manipulation leads to improper resource management.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5011. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.