Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 23, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-9401
CVE-2016-9401
Description
popd in bash might allow local users to bypass the restricted shell and cause a use-after-free via a crafted address.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
7- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0725.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/5nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/9nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94398nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1931nvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00028.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-02nvdThird Party Advisory
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