Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2014-9645 |
CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
BusyBox Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
Vendor | busybox.net |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU33083
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9645
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to manipulate data.
The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsBusyBox: 1.0.0 - 1.22.1
External linkshttp://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec59262b
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
http://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185707
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
http://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWu
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-13
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.