CVE-2014-9645

Medium

Description

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" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductBusybox
PublishedMar 12, 2017
First seenMar 12, 2017

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
busybox busyboxv ≤ 1.22.1—

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CVE-2014-9645 · Busybox · Dark Radar