GLSA 201701-02: Bash: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Bash: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	01/01/2017
Bugs:	#595268, #600174
ID:	201701-02

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Bash, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Background

Bash is the standard GNU Bourne Again SHell.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
app-shells/bash	< 4.3_p48-r1	>= 4.3_p48-r1	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Bash. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A local attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Bash users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-shells/bash-4.3_p48-r1"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201701-02.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.