Thursday, 25 September 2014

'Bash' command flaw leaves Linux, OS X and more open to attack

Recently, Researchers have discovered of a critical flaw in the programs of Apple's OS X and LINUX. This Shell (Bash) for Macs and Linux lets attackers run any code they want as soon as the shell starts running. 

With this Security Vulnerability, one can effectively get control of any networked device that runs bash, even if there are limits on the commands remote users can try. This is a major problem when more number of people rely on the shell for every task. Even most of the web servers will call on it when they're running scripts, for example :
  

Many Security experts say it's more dangerous than the Heartbleed bug, Since,
Shellshock is a pretty nasty bug. This 'Bash' command flaw leaves Linux, OS X and more open to attack.


There's a chance that everything from poorly maintained websites to your home security camera will remain vulnerable. Having said this, it's hard to know exactly how far reaching the damage may be -- it could take years before there's no longer a significant threat.

From Decades, Flaws are almost reduced upto 95 % in all developing fields. It is the responsibility of the users to take utmost care regarding security threats. One has to be knowledgeable and be updated in the information security field in order to be aware of the threats and vulnerabilities, Thus overcoming security flaws.

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