Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Bash | 4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/bash.git/commit/?id=4f747edc625815f449048579f6ePatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/08/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-bash/2017-01/msg00034.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/bash.git/commit/?id=4f747edc625815f449048579f6ePatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/08/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-bash/2017-01/msg00034.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5932?
CVE-2017-5932 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-5932?
CVE-2017-5932 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5932?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Bash.