- Issued:
- 2006-06-01
- Updated:
- 2006-06-01
RHBA-2006:0502 - Bug Fix Advisory
Synopsis
bash bug fix update
Type/Severity
Bug Fix Advisory
Topic
Updated bash packages that fix a bug are now available.
Description
Bash is the default shell for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
This updated version of bash fixes a PID problem with long-running shell
programs.
Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which resolve this issue.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 2 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 2 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 2 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 2 i386
Fixes
- BZ - 191463 - Bash appears to be mishandling sub-processes that use recycled PIDs
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
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