CVE-2016-10714
First published: Tue Feb 27 2018(Updated: )
In zsh before 5.3, an off-by-one error resulted in undersized buffers that were intended to support PATH_MAX characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zsh Zsh | <5.3 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| debian/zsh | 5.8-6+deb11u1 5.9-4 5.9-8 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/a62e1640bcafbb82d86ea8d8ce057a83c4683d60
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3593-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-10714
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10714
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-10714
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10714
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10714
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-10714?
CVE-2016-10714 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10714?
Zsh versions before 5.3 are affected by CVE-2016-10714.
How can I fix CVE-2016-10714?
To fix CVE-2016-10714, make sure to update zsh to version 5.3 or higher.
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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