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9.8
GNU patch through 2: Unpatched Security Flaws Remain
CLEANSTART-2026-NA21773
Summary
The GNU patch package has security vulnerabilities that need fixing. These flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious code on your system, so you should update to the latest version as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update patch to version 2.7.6-r7.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | patch | <= 2.7.6-r7 | 2.7.6-r7 |
Original title
GNU patch through 2
Original description
Multiple security vulnerabilities affect the patch package. GNU patch through 2. See references for individual vulnerability details.
osv CVSS3.1
9.8
- https://github.com/cleanstart-dev/cleanstart-security-advisories/tree/main/advis... Vendor Advisory
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-13636 URL
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-13638 URL
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-20633 URL
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13636 URL
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13638 URL
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20633 URL
Published: 4 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 9 Mar 2026