Vulnerability Description
In GNU patch through 2.7.6, the following of symlinks is mishandled in certain cases other than input files. This affects inp.c and util.c.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Patch | <= 2.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154124/GNU-patch-Command-Injection-Director
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=dce4683cbbe107a95f1f0d45fMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/irsl/gnu-patch-vulnerabilities
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/29
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/54
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-22
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190828-0001/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4071-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4071-2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4489
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154124/GNU-patch-Command-Injection-Director
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=dce4683cbbe107a95f1f0d45fMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/irsl/gnu-patch-vulnerabilities
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-13636?
CVE-2019-13636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In GNU patch through 2.7.6, the following of symlinks is mishandled in certain cases other than input files. This affects inp.c and util.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-13636?
CVE-2019-13636 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Patch.