CVE-2010-4651

CVE-2010-4651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnu Patch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Gnu Gnu Patch
• Published: 2011-03-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4651?

Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.

How severe is CVE-2010-4651?

CVE-2010-4651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4651?

CVE-2010-4651 primarily affects Gnu Gnu Patch. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4651?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-4651 published?

CVE-2010-4651 was published on 2011-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=685a78b6052f4df6eac6d625a545cfb54a6ac0e1
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055241.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055246.html
• http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-patch/2010-12/msg00000.html
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/05/10
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/19
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/20
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/21
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43663
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43677
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46768
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0600
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667529

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_patch:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_patch:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_patch:2.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_patch:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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