Improper input validation in Gnu Patch
CVE-2018-1000156
GNU Patch version 2.7.6 contains an input validation vulnerability when processing patch files, specifically the EDITOR_PROGRAM invocation (using ed) can result in code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via a patch file proce…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.056 (91.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Patch — versions 2.7.6
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 12.04, 14.04, 16.04
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_desktop — versions 6.0, 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server — versions 6.0, 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server_aus — versions 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server_eus — versions 6.7, 7.3, 7.4
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server_tus — versions 6.6, 7.2, 7.3
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_workstation — versions 6.0, 7.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000156?
- CVE-2018-1000156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Patch, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-04-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000156?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-1000156 known to be exploited?
- 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.