Improper input validation in Gnu Bash
CVE-2017-5932
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.002 (45.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Bash — versions 4.4
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Vendor Advisory, mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5932?
- CVE-2017-5932 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Bash, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-03-27.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5932?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.