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CVE-2019-13636

UnknownEPSS 3.93%

Last modified

CVE-2019-13636 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In GNU patch through 2.7.6, the following of symlinks is mishandled in certain cases other than input files. This affects inp.c and util.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GNU patch through 2.7.6, the following of symlinks is mishandled in certain cases other than input files. This affects inp.c and util.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.93%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuPatch<= 2.7.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13636?
In GNU patch through 2.7.6, the following of symlinks is mishandled in certain cases other than input files. This affects inp.c and util.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-13636?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13636 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13636?
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