CVE-1999-0234: Bash treats any character with a value of 255 as a command separator.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:37.122Z

Summary

Bash treats any character with a value of 255 as a command separator.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:37.122Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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