CVE-2014-10072: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 27 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in zsh. There is a buffer overflow when scanning very long directory paths for symbolic links. References: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/3e06aeabd8a9e8384ebaa8b08996cd1f64737210">https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/3e06aeabd8a9e8384ebaa8b08996cd1f64737210</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/zsh | <5.0.6 | 5.0.6 |
| debian/zsh | 5.8-6+deb11u1 5.9-4 5.9-8 | |
| SUSE Zsh | <5.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1932
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3073
- https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/3e06aeabd8a9e8384ebaa8b08996cd1f64737210
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3593-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-10072
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1549838
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1549836#c3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1549836
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-10072
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-10072
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-10072
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-10072
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-10072?
The severity of CVE-2014-10072 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-10072?
Versions of zsh before 5.0.6 are affected by CVE-2014-10072.
How can I fix CVE-2014-10072?
Update zsh to version 5.0.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-10072?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-10072 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/3e06aeabd8a9e8384ebaa8b08996cd1f64737210), [Reference 2](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3593-1/), [Reference 3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1932).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2014-10072?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2014-10072 is 119.
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