CVE-2018-6952

HIGH

GNU patch < 2.7.6 - Double Free in another_hunk Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A double free exists in the another_hunk function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53133
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103047
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-17
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2033

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.1181
EPSS Percentile 93.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-415
Status published
Products (1)
gnu/patch < 2.7.6
Published Feb 13, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026