USN-6697-1: Bash vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 18 2024(Updated: )

It was discovered that Bash incorrectly handled certain memory operations when processing commands. If a user or automated system were tricked into running a specially crafted bash file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause Bash to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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