Improper Input Validation Affecting bash package, versions <4.4-2ubuntu1.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.43% (37th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1704-BASH-351609
  • published27 Mar 2017
  • disclosed27 Mar 2017

Introduced: 27 Mar 2017

CVE-2017-5932  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:17.04 bash to version 4.4-2ubuntu1.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream bash package and not the bash package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:17.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.