Security readout for executives and security teams
A malicious patch file can make GNU patch invoke its ed-based editing path in a way that may execute code. This matters most where developers, build systems, packaging tools, or CI jobs automatically apply patches from external or low-trust sources. Exposure is likely on Unix/Linux systems with GNU patch used by developers, package maintainers, build pipelines, or automation that applies patch files. It is not described as a standalone network-facing bug; interaction requires a patch file to be processed. Prioritize remediation for developer workstations, build infrastructure, and packaging systems. Business risk is highest where external patch files are routinely processed, because compromise there can affect software supply-chain integrity. Mitigation focus: Apply GNU patch updates from the operating-system vendor or distribution.; Prioritize Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Gentoo systems covered by listed advisories.; Avoid applying untrusted patch files on unpatched systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53566CVE reference
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180416 [SECURITY] [DLA 1348-1] patch security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- USN-3624-2CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- USN-3624-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2091CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2094CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2093CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:1200CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2095CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:1199CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=894667#19CVE reference
- RHSA-2018:2092CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2097CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2096CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201904-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- 20190730 [SECURITY] [DSA 4489-1] patch security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- 20190816 Details about recent GNU patch vulnerabilitiesCVE reference · mailing-list
- https://web.archive.org/web/20180405231329/https://twitter.com/kurtseifried/status/982028968877436928CVE reference
- https://twitter.com/kurtseifried/status/982028968877436928CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
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