Interpretation Conflict in fish-shell



Published: 2023-12-05
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-49284
CWE-ID CWE-436
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Interpretation Conflict

EUVDB-ID: #VU83864

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49284

CWE-ID: CWE-436 - Interpretation Conflict

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to command substitution output can trigger shell expansion. A local user can gain access to sensitive information or cause unexpected behavior.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

fish-shell: 3.6.0 - 3.6.1

External links

http://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/security/advisories/GHSA-2j9r-pm96-wp4f
http://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/commit/09986f5563e31e2c900a606438f1d60d008f3a14


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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