Security readout for executives and security teams
BusyBox shell filename autocomplete failed to sanitize terminal escape sequences in filenames. In affected versions through 1.27.2, a crafted filename shown during tab completion could make the terminal perform unintended actions, with possible code execution or file writes depending on terminal behavior. Exposure is most likely on Linux or embedded systems using BusyBox through 1.27.2 where users access the BusyBox shell and filenames can be attacker-controlled or influenced. Treat as high priority where BusyBox is present on managed servers, network devices, or industrial appliances with shell access. It is not marked KEV in the supplied data, so prioritize by exposure and operational criticality. Mitigation focus: Upgrade BusyBox using vendor or distribution security updates.; For appliances, obtain firmware guidance from the device vendor.; Reduce interactive shell access to affected systems until updated..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.twistlock.com/2017/11/20/cve-2017-16544-busybox-autocompletion-vulnerability/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180727 [SECURITY] [DLA 1445-1] busybox security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=c3797d40a1c57352192c6106cc0f435e7d9c11e8CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- USN-3935-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- 20190613 SEC Consult SA-20190612-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch SeriesCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 20190904 SEC Consult SA-20190904-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco router series RV34X, RV26X and RV16XCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-240-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210215 [SECURITY] [DLA 2559-1] busybox security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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