CVE-2017-5932

bash: Code execution in bash autocompletion

Published Mar 27, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-15006 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3294-1 Bash vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:18 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 27, 2017, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:21 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 20, 2017, 12:00 AM