CVE-2018-6952

Name: CVE-2018-6952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-13T19:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6952 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A double free exists in the another_hunk function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6.. EPSS estimates a 8.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.41%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Patch	<= 2.7.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2033
https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53133Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-17
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2033
https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53133Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-17

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6952?

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

How severe is CVE-2018-6952?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6952 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6952?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST