CVE-2016-10714: Critical severity suse zsh vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2018
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Updated

In zsh before 5.3, an off-by-one error resulted in undersized buffers that were intended to support PATHMAX characters.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/zsh
5.8-6+deb11u15.9-45.9-8
Zsh zsh<5.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10

Event History

Feb 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:15 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:43 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-10714?

CVE-2016-10714 is a vulnerability in zsh before version 5.3 that allows for undersized buffers, potentially leading to a buffer overflow.

2

How severe is CVE-2016-10714?

CVE-2016-10714 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10714?

Zsh versions before 5.3 are affected by CVE-2016-10714.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-10714?

To fix CVE-2016-10714, make sure to update zsh to version 5.3 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10714?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-10714 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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