Use After Free Affecting busybox package, versions <1.35.0-r15


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.07% (29th percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high
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Red Hat
6.2 medium
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SUSE
6.2 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ALPINE316-BUSYBOX-2953070
  • published 19 Jul 2022
  • disclosed 18 May 2022

How to fix?

Upgrade Alpine:3.16 busybox to version 1.35.0-r15 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream busybox package and not the busybox package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.16 relevant fixed versions and status.

A use-after-free in Busybox 1.35-x's awk applet leads to denial of service and possibly code execution when processing a crafted awk pattern in the copyvar function.