CVE-1999-0491
Medium
Description
The prompt parsing in bash allows a local user to execute commands as another user by creating a directory with the name of the command to execute.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Bash
PublishedApr 20, 1999
First seenApr 20, 1999
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu bash | v ≤ 2.04, 1.14.0, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.14.5, 1.14.6, 1.14.7, 2.0, 2.01, 2.01.1, 2.02, 2.02.1, 2.03, 2.05 | — |
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