=========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3624-1
April 10, 2018
patch vulnerabilities
=========================================================================
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 17.10
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Summary:
Several security issues were fixed in Patch.
Software Description:
- patch: Apply a diff file to an original
Details:
It was discovered that Patch incorrectly handled certain files. An
attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2016-10713)
It was discovered that Patch incorrectly handled certain input
validation. An attacker could possibly use this to execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2018-1000156)
It was discovered that Patch incorrectly handled certain inputs. An
attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2018-6951)
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 17.10:
patch 2.7.5-1ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:
patch 2.7.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.1
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS:
patch 2.7.1-4ubuntu2.4
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary
changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3624-1
CVE-2016-10713, CVE-2018-1000156, CVE-2018-6951
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/patch/2.7.5-1ubuntu0.2
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/patch/2.7.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.1
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/patch/2.7.1-4ubuntu2.4
