CVE-2018-7549: Input Validation

Published Feb 27, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in zsh prior 5.4.2. There is a crash when copying empty hash table with typeset -p.

Resources: https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/c2cc8b0fbefc9868fa83537f5b6d90fc1ec438dd

Other sources

In params.c in zsh through 5.4.2, there is a crash during a copy of an empty hash table, as demonstrated by typeset -p.

Launchpad

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/zsh<5.5
5.5
debian/zsh
5.8-6+deb11u15.9-45.9-8
Zsh zsh<=5.4.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10

Event History

Feb 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:09 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7549?

CVE-2018-7549 is a vulnerability in zsh through version 5.4.2 that can cause a crash during a copy of an empty hash table.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7549?

CVE-2018-7549 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7549?

The vulnerability affects zsh versions up to and including 5.4.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-7549?

To fix CVE-2018-7549, update zsh to version 5.5 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7549?

More information about CVE-2018-7549 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2018-7549](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-7549), [USN-3593-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3593-1), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7549).

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