How can I update BASH

Question

How can I update BASH? I noticed that there are version 4.2.45

env x='() { :;}; echo vulnerable' bash -c "echo this is a test"
this is a test

cat /etc/redhat-release
CentOS release 5.11 (Final)

rpm -q bash
bash-3.2-33.el5_11.4

yum update bash
Setting up Update Process
No Packages marked for Update

You understand that your results indicate you're not vulnerable right? — terdon, Oct 10 '14 at 13:40
Lol, like he said, if it doesn't return vulnerable then your are not vulnerable. If you still want to update you can compile bash via source. — DisplayName, Oct 10 '14 at 14:07
it doesn't return vulnerable, but I saw that the version that is installed on server is much older. But OK, if that's not a problem if the server is not vulnerable. — CER BiH, Oct 10 '14 at 14:38

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 10 '14 at 16:29

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You have the most updated bash version for CentOS 5.11. Version bash-4.2.45-5.el7_0.4 is for CentOS 7.X This RedHat page lists the latest bash versions per OS.

answered Oct 10 '14 at 16:29

Timothy Martin

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