USN-3294-2: Bash vulnerability
Publication date
1 August 2017
Overview
A security issues were fixed in Bash.
Releases
Packages
- bash - GNU Bourne Again SHell
Details
USN-3294-1 fixed a vulnerability in Bash. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Bash incorrectly handled the SHELLOPTS and PS4
environment variables. A local attacker could use this issue to execute
arbitrary code with root privileges. (CVE-2016-7543)
USN-3294-1 fixed a vulnerability in Bash. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Bash incorrectly handled the SHELLOPTS and PS4
environment variables. A local attacker could use this issue to execute
arbitrary code with root privileges. (CVE-2016-7543)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.04 precise | bash – 4.2-2ubuntu2.7 | ||
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