CVE-2016-7543

bash: Specially crafted SHELLOPTS+PS4 variables allows command substitution

Published Jan 19, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Bash before 4.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-680-1 bash security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-680-2 bash version number correction
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-8396 Bash before 4.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3294-1 Bash vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3294-2 Bash vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:04 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 19, 2017, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 16, 2016, 12:00 AM