GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
BID:72286
CVE-2014-9637 |Info
GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 72286 |
| Class: | Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-9637 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 22 2015 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 15 2015 12:41AM |
| Credit: | Laszlo Boszormenyi |
| Vulnerable: |
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 GNU Patch 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
GNU patch is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.
GNU patch is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.
Exploit / POC
GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution / Fix
GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
References
GNU patch 'set_hunkmax()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
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