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In this blog post, we're going to delve into the notorious Shellshock vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271) that targets Bash, the Bourne Again SHell, which is prevalent in many Unix-based systems, including Linux. By understanding how to exploit this bug in a controlled environment, we can better appreciate the importance of system updates and patches. We will also learn how to safeguard our systems from similar vulnerabilities. Q1: What is Shellshock? Shellshock is a security bug in the Bash shell, first discovered in 2014. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system by crafting environment variables with specially formatted strings.

Mastering File Comparison and Patching with diff and patch in Linux Bash In the world of software development, DevOps, and system administration, managing and tracking changes in files can be pivotal. Linux offers powerful tools like diff and patch that help users compare files and apply changes respectively. Understanding how to use these effectively can significantly streamline your workflow when dealing with code or configuration files updates. This blog explores how to use these tools and set them up using different Linux package managers such as apt (Debian/Ubuntu), dnf (Fedora), and zypper (openSUSE). The diff command is a tool for comparing files line by line.