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CVE-2014-6278: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Sep 29 2014(Updated: )

A security flaw was found in bash, which could be exploited remotely via applications which parse untrusted user scripts via bash. This flaw is different from <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6277">CVE-2014-6277</a>, <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-7169">CVE-2014-7169</a> and <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-7186">CVE-2014-7186</a>.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Bash=1.14.0
GNU Bash=1.14.1
GNU Bash=1.14.2
GNU Bash=1.14.3
GNU Bash=1.14.4
GNU Bash=1.14.5
GNU Bash=1.14.6
GNU Bash=1.14.7
GNU Bash=2.0
GNU Bash=2.01
GNU Bash=2.01.1
GNU Bash=2.02
GNU Bash=2.02.1
GNU Bash=2.03
GNU Bash=2.04
GNU Bash=2.05
GNU Bash=2.05-a
GNU Bash=2.05-b
GNU Bash=3.0
GNU Bash=3.0.16
GNU Bash=3.1
GNU Bash=3.2
GNU Bash=3.2.48
GNU Bash=4.0
GNU Bash=4.0-rc1
GNU Bash=4.1
GNU Bash=4.2
GNU Bash=4.3
debian/bash
5.1-2+deb11u1
5.2.15-2
5.2.21-2.1

Remedy

http://lcamtuf.blogspot.com/2014/09/bash-bug-apply-unofficial-patch-now.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-6278?

    CVE-2014-6278 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-6278?

    To fix CVE-2014-6278, update your bash version to 5.1-2+deb11u1 or later.

  • Which versions of bash are affected by CVE-2014-6278?

    CVE-2014-6278 affects multiple versions of bash, including 1.14.0 through 4.3.

  • Can CVE-2014-6278 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-6278 can be exploited remotely via applications that parse untrusted user scripts.

  • Is CVE-2014-6278 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2014-6278 is a distinct vulnerability and is not the same as CVE-2014-6277.

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