Packages
- 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)
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
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 artful | patch – 2.7.5-1ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | patch – 2.7.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 | ||
| 14.04 LTS trusty | patch – 2.7.1-4ubuntu2.4 | ||
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