CVE-2016-0634

bash: Arbitrary code execution via malicious hostname

Published Aug 28, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 6.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The expansion of '\h' in the prompt string in bash 4.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters placed in 'hostname' of a machine.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-0669 The expansion of '\h' in the prompt string in bash 4.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters placed in 'hostname' of a machine.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3294-1 Bash vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
oracle
Published
Updated
Oct 4, 2024, 5:00 PM
Reserved
Dec 9, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 28, 2017, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:37 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 16, 2015, 12:00 AM