SB2020090224 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Extended Update Support update for bash 



SB2020090224 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Extended Update Support update for bash

Published: September 2, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090224
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9924)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to "rbash" does not prevent the shell user from modifying BASH_CMDS. A local authenticate user can execute any command with the permissions of the shell.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.