CVE-2018-1083

zsh: Stack-based buffer overflow in gen_matches_files() at compctl.c

Published Mar 28, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Zsh before version 5.4.2-test-1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the shell autocomplete functionality. A local unprivileged user can create a specially crafted directory path which leads to code execution in the context of the user who tries to use autocomplete to traverse the before mentioned path. If the user affected is privileged, this leads to privilege escalation.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1335-1 zsh security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2470-1 zsh security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-11733 Zsh before version 5.4.2-test-1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the shell autocomplete functionality. A local unprivileged user can create a specially crafted directory path which leads to code execution in the context of the user who tries to use autocomplete to traverse the before mentioned path. If the user affected is privileged, this leads to privilege escalation.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3608-1 Zsh vulnerabilities
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