SB2017032711 - Input validation error in GNU Bash
Published: March 27, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017032711
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5932)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
The path autocompletion feature in Bash 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted filename starting with a " (double quote) character and a command substitution metacharacter.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.