CVE-2015-1196
First published: Mon Jan 12 2015(Updated: )
GNU patch 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in a patch file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/patch | <2.7.4 | 2.7.4 |
| debian/patch | 2.7.6-7 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.2 | |
| GNU Patch | =2.7.1 |
Remedy
http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=4e9269a5fc1fe80a1095a92593dd85db871e1fd3
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-1196
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775227
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=4e9269a5fc1fe80a1095a92593dd85db871e1fd3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00013.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/173
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72074
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182154
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99967
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1182157
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/131
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=981802&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=981802&action=edit
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=44a987e02f04b9d81a0db4a611145cad1093a2d3
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/189
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1182154#c8
- http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?44059
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1182154#c4
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775901
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-1396
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1186764
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1196?
CVE-2015-1196 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file write access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1196?
To fix CVE-2015-1196, upgrade the GNU patch utility to version 2.7.4 or later, or apply the necessary patches provided by your distribution.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2015-1196?
CVE-2015-1196 affects versions of GNU patch up to 2.7.4, including distributions like Red Hat, Debian, openSUSE, and Oracle Solaris.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2015-1196?
CVE-2015-1196 is exploited through a symlink attack, allowing remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2015-1196 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-1196 is classified as a remote vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit it without physical access to the affected system.
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