Vulnerability identifier: #VU80392
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BusyBox
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: busybox.net
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the cpio command. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BusyBox: 1.33.0 - 1.33.2
External links
http://www.pentagrid.ch/en/blog/busybox-cpio-directory-traversal-vulnerability/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.