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CVE-2015-1418 Details
Description
The do_ed_script function in pch.c in GNU patch through 2.7.6, and patch in FreeBSD 10.1 before 10.1-RELEASE-p17, 10.2 before 10.2-BETA2-p3, 10.2-RC1 before 10.2-RC1-p2, and 0.2-RC2 before 10.2-RC2-p1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted patch file, because a '!' character can be passed to the ed program.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://rachelbythebay.com/w/2018/04/05/bangpatch/ | CVE | |
| https://bugs.debian.org/894667 | CVE | |
| https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/5.7/common/013_patch.patch.sig | CVE | |
| https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:18.bsdpatch.asc | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76236 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033188 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://rachelbythebay.com/w/2018/04/05/bangpatch/ | [email protected] | |
| https://bugs.debian.org/894667 | [email protected] | |
| https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/5.7/common/013_patch.patch.sig | [email protected] | |
| https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:18.bsdpatch.asc | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76236 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033188 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| freebsd freebsd | 10.1 10.2 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 7, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |