CVE-2013-0223: The SUSE coreutils-i18n.patch for GNU coreutils allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of ser...

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This issue can crash the GNU coreutils `join` utility in certain vendor-patched builds when it processes unusually long input with case-insensitive matching. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or remote takeover. The affected version range is not provided in the source bundle. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using GNU coreutils packages that incorporated the SUSE i18n patch. The bundle names Red Hat, Novell/SUSE, and openSUSE references, but does not identify exact affected versions. Treat this as a patch hygiene issue unless vulnerable `join` workflows process untrusted data in important automation. Prioritize affected production Linux hosts through normal update cycles, with faster handling for business-critical pipelines. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for affected coreutils package versions.; Apply RHSA-2013:1652 or equivalent distribution updates where applicable.; Inventory systems using vendor-patched GNU coreutils packages..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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