CVE-2017-5932

HIGH

GNU Bash - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0021
EPSS Percentile 43.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-20
Status draft

Affected Products (1)

gnu/bash

Timeline

Published Mar 27, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026