Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Busybox | Busybox | <= 1.22.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec5926Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185707Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
- https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWuPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-13
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
- http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec5926Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9645?
CVE-2014-9645 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 demon...
How severe is CVE-2014-9645?
CVE-2014-9645 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9645?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Busybox Busybox.