Bash-Bug info via Norton Community A new software bug known as the “Bash Bug” or “Shellshock,” or more technically as GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271). potentially allows attackers to gain control over targeted computers. The bug is present in a piece of computer software called Bash - that is typically found on computers running an operating system called Linux or Unix, of which there are many variations. Generally this operating system is used to power server computers, such as the ones that many of the world’s websites run on. Also impacted are all Apple Mac computers that run Apple’s operating system, OS X. Computers running Microsoft Windows are not impacted by this vulnerability directly, but could be at risk if web servers are compromised. Published on September 25th, 2014 https://youtube/watch?v=XIsUWwJaOeU uk.norton/bash-bug-shell-shock?linkId=9796325
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:49:33 +0000
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