Improper input validation in Zsh

CVE-2018-7549

In params.c in zsh through 5.4.2, there is a crash during a copy of an empty hash table, as demonstrated by typeset -p.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.026 (84.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
  • cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7549?
CVE-2018-7549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zsh, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2018-7549?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.