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Scientific Linux 7: SLSA-2018-1200-1 Critical: Malicious Executable Threat

Calendar Apr 30, 2018 • User Avatar LinuxSecurity Advisories
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security advisory malicious code patch update execution threat Scientific Linux
patch: Malicious patch files cause ed to execute arbitrary commands (CVE-2018-1000156) SL7 x86_64 patch-2.7.1-10.el7_5.x86_64.rpm patch-debuginfo-2.7.1-10.el7_5.x86_64.rpm - Scientific Linux Development Team 
Synopsis:          Important: patch security update
Advisory ID:       SLSA-2018:1200-1
Issue Date:        2018-04-23
CVE Numbers:       CVE-2018-1000156
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Patch should be installed because it is a common way of upgrading
applications.

Security Fix(es):

* patch: Malicious patch files cause ed to execute arbitrary commands
(CVE-2018-1000156)
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SL7
  x86_64
    patch-2.7.1-10.el7_5.x86_64.rpm
    patch-debuginfo-2.7.1-10.el7_5.x86_64.rpm

- Scientific Linux Development Team