SB2023092944 - Gentoo update for Fish
Published: September 29, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023092944
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20001)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the "fish_git_prompt" function. A remote attacker can trick a victim to navigate a specially crafted GIT repository and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.