CVE-2015-1416
First published: Mon Feb 05 2018(Updated: )
Larry Wall's patch; patch in FreeBSD 10.2-RC1 before 10.2-RC1-p1, 10.2 before 10.2-BETA2-p2, and 10.1 before 10.1-RELEASE-p16; Bitrig; GNU patch before 2.2.5; and possibly other patch variants allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted patch file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/30/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/01/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/02/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/02/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76116
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033110
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:14.bsdpatch.asc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1416?
CVE-2015-1416 is considered to have a high severity level due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1416?
To fix CVE-2015-1416, upgrade to the patched versions of FreeBSD or GNU patch as specified in the vulnerability advisory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1416?
CVE-2015-1416 affects FreeBSD 10.0, 10.1, and 10.2 before specific patched versions are applied.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1416 facilitate?
CVE-2015-1416 facilitates remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via crafted patch files.
Is CVE-2015-1416 specific to certain operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-1416 is specifically related to vulnerabilities in FreeBSD and possibly other patch variants.
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