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Ubuntu 14.04 ESM USN-4071-2: Critical Threats in Patch Software

Ubuntu Large Esm H500
Several security issues were fixed in Patch.
=========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4071-2
July 24, 2019

patch vulnerabilities
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 14.04 ESM

Summary:

Several security issues were fixed in Patch.

Software Description:
- patch: Apply a diff file to an original

Details:

USN-4071-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Patch. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.

Original advisory details:

 It was discovered that Patch incorrectly handled certain files.
 An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information.
 (CVE-2019-13636)

 It was discovered that Patch incorrectly handled certain files.
 An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
 (CVE-2019-13638)

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 14.04 ESM:
  patch                           2.7.1-4ubuntu2.4+esm1

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4071-2
  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4071-1
  CVE-2019-13636, CVE-2019-13638

Ubuntu 14.04 ESM USN-4071-2: Critical Threats in Patch Software

ubuntu
Calendar Grey July 24, 2019
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Significant enhancement for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM addressing various vulnerabilities through a Patch aimed at restricting exposure of confidential information.
Several security issues were fixed in Patch.

Summary

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 ESM: patch 2.7.1-4ubuntu2.4+esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4071-2

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4071-1

CVE-2019-13636, CVE-2019-13638

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July 24, 2019

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