What is the severity of CVE-2018-6952?

CVE-2018-6952 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for crash and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6952?

To fix CVE-2018-6952, upgrade GNU patch to version 2.7.7 or later.

What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2018-6952?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-6952 involves supplying a crafted patch file that triggers the double free condition.

What are the implications of CVE-2018-6952 on system stability?

CVE-2018-6952 can lead to unpredictable application behavior, including crashes, impacting overall system stability.

Which versions of GNU patch are affected by CVE-2018-6952?

All versions of GNU patch up to and including 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-6952.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6952

high

7.5

CWE

415

13/2/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6952: Double Free

First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNU patch	<=2.7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6952?
CVE-2018-6952 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for crash and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6952?
To fix CVE-2018-6952, upgrade GNU patch to version 2.7.7 or later.
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2018-6952?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-6952 involves supplying a crafted patch file that triggers the double free condition.
What are the implications of CVE-2018-6952 on system stability?
CVE-2018-6952 can lead to unpredictable application behavior, including crashes, impacting overall system stability.
Which versions of GNU patch are affected by CVE-2018-6952?
All versions of GNU patch up to and including 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-6952.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6952?
CVE-2018-6952 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for crash and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6952?
To fix CVE-2018-6952, upgrade GNU patch to version 2.7.7 or later.
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2018-6952?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-6952 involves supplying a crafted patch file that triggers the double free condition.
What are the implications of CVE-2018-6952 on system stability?
CVE-2018-6952 can lead to unpredictable application behavior, including crashes, impacting overall system stability.
Which versions of GNU patch are affected by CVE-2018-6952?
All versions of GNU patch up to and including 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-6952.