First published: Mon Aug 27 2012(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/sh/eaccess.c in GNU Bash before 4.2 patch 33 might allow local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a long filename in /dev/fd, which is not properly handled when expanding the /dev/fd prefix.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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GNU Bash | =4.2 |
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CVE-2012-3410 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
To fix CVE-2012-3410, update GNU Bash to version 4.2 patch 33 or later.
Local users on systems running GNU Bash versions prior to 4.2 patch 33 are affected by CVE-2012-3410.
CVE-2012-3410 exploits a stack-based buffer overflow that allows bypassing restricted shell access.
No, CVE-2012-3410 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the system.