[Python-Dev] Critical bash vulnerability CVE-2014-6271 may affect Python on *n*x and OSX

[Bob Hanson]

Critical bash vulnerability CVE-2014-6271 may affect Python on
*n*x and OSX:

<http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2014-6271>

<http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/09/bug-in-bash-shell-creates-big-security-hole-on-anything-with-nix-in-it/>

<http://lcamtuf.blogspot.com/2014/09/quick-notes-about-bash-bug-its-impact.html>

<http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/24/17>

Also see <news:gmane.comp.security.fulldisclosure> for thread on
same being started today.

--Bob Hanson