Improper input validation in Busybox
CVE-2014-9645
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"…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (59.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Busybox
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9645?
- CVE-2014-9645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Busybox, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-03-12.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9645?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.