HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-6952

A double free exists in the another_hunk function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6.

Vulnerability Description

A double free exists in the another_hunk function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuPatch<= 2.7.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6952?

CVE-2018-6952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A double free exists in the another_hunk function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6.

How severe is CVE-2018-6952?

CVE-2018-6952 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6952?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Patch.