Vulnerability Description
The do_ed_script function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6, and patch in FreeBSD 10.1 before 10.1-RELEASE-p17, 10.2 before 10.2-BETA2-p3, 10.2-RC1 before 10.2-RC1-p2, and 0.2-RC2 before 10.2-RC2-p1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted patch file, because a '!' character can be passed to the ed program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rachelbythebay.com/w/2018/04/05/bangpatch/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033188Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/894667
- https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/5.7/common/013_patch.patch.sig
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:18.bsdpatch.ascVendor Advisory
- http://rachelbythebay.com/w/2018/04/05/bangpatch/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033188Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/894667
- https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/5.7/common/013_patch.patch.sig
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:18.bsdpatch.ascVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1418?
CVE-2015-1418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The do_ed_script function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6, and patch in FreeBSD 10.1 before 10.1-RELEASE-p17, 10.2 before 10.2-BETA2-p3, 10.2-RC1 before 10.2-RC1-p2, and 0.2-RC2 before 10.2-RC2-p1...
How severe is CVE-2015-1418?
CVE-2015-1418 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.