Heap-buffer Overflow in Bash Package Affecting Red Hat Products
CVE-2022-3715

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Bash
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2023

Summary

A flaw in the bash package has been identified that allows for a heap-buffer overflow during the parameter transform phase. This vulnerability could lead to various memory-related problems, potentially affecting system stability and performance. Users of affected versions should take necessary precautions and apply updates to safeguard against exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

bash bash 5.1.8

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2126720

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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