REDHAT-BUG-1185262
First published: Fri Jan 23 2015(Updated: )
It was reported [1] that a crafted diff file (attached) can make patch to eat memory and later segfault. Upstream commit that fixes this: <a href="http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=0c08d7a902c6fdd49b704623a12d8d672ef18944">http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=0c08d7a902c6fdd49b704623a12d8d672ef18944</a> [1]: <a href="https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?44051">https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?44051</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Patch |
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Reference Links
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=0c08d7a902c6fdd49b704623a12d8d672ef18944
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?44051
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=983284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=983284&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1184491
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185262
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1185262?
REDHAT-BUG-1185262 highlights a memory consumption issue that can lead to a segmentation fault.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1185262?
To resolve REDHAT-BUG-1185262, update the GNU patch to the version that includes the upstream commit fixing the issue.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1185262?
Users of the GNU patch tool are affected by the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-1185262.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1185262 lead to data loss?
While REDHAT-BUG-1185262 does not directly indicate data loss, it can cause application crashes that may lead to unintended data loss during operations.
What causes the problem in REDHAT-BUG-1185262?
The problem in REDHAT-BUG-1185262 is caused by a crafted diff file that improperly handles memory allocation leading to severe errors.
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