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CVE-2025-46394: In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of...

In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of terminal escape sequences.

LowCVSS 3.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

BusyBox tar can be fooled into showing an incomplete or misleading file listing for a TAR archive. This is a low-severity deception issue: it does not directly give code execution, but it can cause reviewers to miss files when trusting terminal output. Exposure is limited to systems using BusyBox tar through 1.37.0 where users or processes inspect TAR listings, especially for untrusted archives. The source bundle does not identify specific affected downstream products beyond BusyBox. Treat this as a hygiene and supply-chain review item, not an emergency. Prioritize environments where TAR archive review influences operational trust, release packaging, or security triage. Mitigation focus: Check BusyBox and distribution advisories for a fixed tar package.; Upgrade BusyBox when a vendor-supported fixed release is available.; Do not rely on terminal-rendered tar listings for untrusted archives..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.2 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
3ADP providers
5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.2CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N1.41.4mitre

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.2Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-46394Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
CVECVE Program Container
siemens-SADPADP container
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
BusyBoxBusyBox0unknown
Weakness

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