CVE-2017-5932

Name: CVE-2017-5932
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-27T15:59:00.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5932 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The path autocompletion feature in Bash 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted filename starting with a " (double quote) character and a command substitution metacharacter.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The path autocompletion feature in Bash 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted filename starting with a " (double quote) character and a command substitution metacharacter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Bash	4.4

References

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/bash.git/commit/?id=4f747edc625815f449048579f6e65869914dd715Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/08/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-bash/2017-01/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/bash.git/commit/?id=4f747edc625815f449048579f6e65869914dd715Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/08/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-bash/2017-01/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5932?

The path autocompletion feature in Bash 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted filename starting with a " (double quote) character and a command substitution metacharacter.

How severe is CVE-2017-5932?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5932 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5932?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5932?

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Source: NVD / NIST