Individuals with Linux and Mac desktops or Android devices should be safe. However, the working assumption now is that only the server are likely to be vulnerable because they are the only ones that would have a reason to turn the relevant software on. That could include all Unix servers, Linux servers and desktops, Android devices and Macs. Who’s Vulnerable to BASH Shellshock?Įvery computer that has BASH installed could be exploited, assuming they are connected to the Internet and have certain software turned on. It is important to note that Windows servers and desktops are not impacted. Apple is one of the first vendors to respond, releasing an update to its Unix based Mac OS X to address the vulnerability.ĭealing with this bug, appropriately nicknames “Shellshock”, has become an urgent issue for IT because a high percentage of enterprise servers and web servers may be vulnerable.
IT is on high alert to deal with a fault in the BASH command interpreter found on Unix OS variants that could allow a hacker to take control of the computer.
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