Packages
- ecryptfs-utils - eCryptfs cryptographic filesystem utilities
Details
It was discovered that eCryptfs incorrectly configured the encrypted swap
partition for certain drive types. An attacker could use this issue to discover
sensitive information.
It was discovered that eCryptfs incorrectly configured the encrypted swap
partition for certain drive types. An attacker could use this issue to discover
sensitive information.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
16.04 xenial | ecryptfs-utils – 111-0ubuntu1.1 | ||
15.10 wily | ecryptfs-utils – 108-0ubuntu1.2 |
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