Ubuntu update for bash
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-3715 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system bash (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU71454
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3715
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in valid_parameter_transform() function in GNU bash. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package bash to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 22.04
bash (Ubuntu package): before 5.1-6ubuntu1.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6697-1
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.
