Heap-based buffer overflow in busybox.net BusyBox

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU18673

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2148

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in udhcpc client when parsing DHCP packets with specially crafted OPTION_6RD option. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to malicious DHCP server, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BusyBox: 1.20.0 - 1.24.2

External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/11/16
http://busybox.net/news.html
http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=352f79acbd759c14399e39baef21fc4ffe180ac2
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-04
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.