CVE-2014-6278 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-6278: GNU Bash through 4.3 bash43-026 does not properly parse function definitions in the values of environment variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted environment, as demonstrated by vectors involving the ForceCommand feature in OpenSSH sshd, the mod_cgi and m

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-6278 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bash→ fixed in4.3-9.2urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y bash

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bash→ fixed in4.3-9.2urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y bash

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bash→ fixed in4.3-9.2urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y bash

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