HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2016-7543

Bash before 4.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables.

Vulnerability Description

Bash before 4.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuBash<= 4.3
FedoraprojectFedora23

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7543?

CVE-2016-7543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Bash before 4.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables.

How severe is CVE-2016-7543?

CVE-2016-7543 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7543?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Bash, Fedoraproject Fedora.