CVE-2018-0502
UnknownEPSS 2.49%
Last modified
CVE-2018-0502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in zsh before 5.6. The beginning of a #! script file was mishandled, potentially leading to an execve call to a program named on the second line.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in zsh before 5.6. The beginning of a #! script file was mishandled, potentially leading to an execve call to a program named on the second line.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Zsh | Zsh | < 5.6 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/908000Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/1c4c7b6a4d17294df028322b70c53803a402233dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3764-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zsh.org/mla/zsh-announce/136Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/908000Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/1c4c7b6a4d17294df028322b70c53803a402233dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3764-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zsh.org/mla/zsh-announce/136Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0502?
An issue was discovered in zsh before 5.6. The beginning of a #! script file was mishandled, potentially leading to an execve call to a program named on the second line.
How severe is CVE-2018-0502?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0502?
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.
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