How to test a system for the Shellshocker vulnerability

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  • Creation Date:07-Oct-2014
  • Modified Date:07-Aug-2017
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Environment

Linux systems

Situation

What is the best way to test a machine to see if it is vulnerable to the Shellshocker vulnerability?

Resolution

There is a simple test to see if a system is vulnerable. Run the following command to test the systems vulnerability:

curl https://shellshocker.net/shellshock_test.sh | bash

The results will show if a system is vulnerable to shellshock. If the system is vulnerable, it should be patched as soon as possible.

Additional Information

This article was originally published in the GWAVA knowledgebase as article ID 2379