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Oracle Linux: (CVE-2016-9401) (Multiple Advisories): bash security and bug fix update

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Oracle Linux: (CVE-2016-9401) (Multiple Advisories): bash security and bug fix update

Severity
2
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
01/23/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
03/28/2017
Modified
06/19/2020

Description

popd in bash might allow local users to bypass the restricted shell and cause a use-after-free via a crafted address.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-bash
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-bash-doc

References

  • ELSA-2017-1931
  • CVE-2016-9401
  • USN-3294-1

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