First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in GNU patch before 2.7.6. An Out-of-bounds access within pch_write_line() function in pch.c file which can lead to a Denial of Service via a crafted input file. External References: <a href="https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?45990">https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?45990</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/src/pch.c?id=a0d7fe4589651c6">https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/src/pch.c?id=a0d7fe4589651c6</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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GNU patch | <2.7.6 | |
debian/patch | 2.7.6-7 |
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CVE-2016-10713 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause Denial of Service through an out-of-bounds access.
To fix CVE-2016-10713, upgrade your GNU patch to version 2.7.6 or later.
GNU patch versions prior to 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2016-10713.
CVE-2016-10713 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability that can lead to Denial of Service when processing crafted input files.
Additional information about CVE-2016-10713 can typically be found in security advisories from major distributions.