CVE-2012-3410

CVE-2012-3410 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Bash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/sh/eaccess.c in GNU Bash before 4.2 patch 33 might allow local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a long filename in /dev/fd, which is not properly handled when expanding the /dev/fd prefix.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3410?
Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/sh/eaccess.c in GNU Bash before 4.2 patch 33 might allow local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a long filename in /dev/fd, which is not properly handled when expanding the /dev/fd prefix.
How severe is CVE-2012-3410?
CVE-2012-3410 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3410 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3410?
CVE-2012-3410 affects Gnu Bash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3410?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3410 published?
CVE-2012-3410 was published on 2012-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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