Input validation error in busybox (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-16275 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
busybox (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU21420
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16275
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software allows an incorrect indication of disconnection in certain situations because source address validation is mishandled. A remote attacker in radio range of the access point can send a specially crafted 802.11 frame and cause a denial of service condition on target system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsbusybox (Alpine package): 1.31.1-r16 - 1.31.1-r21
busybox (Alpine package):
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=76077dfdd8d77220a469c5743b7b7fd3484300a1
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.
