Vulnerability Description
BusyBox through 1.35.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if netstat is used to print a DNS PTR record's value to a VT compatible terminal. Alternatively, the attacker could choose to change the terminal's colors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Busybox | Busybox | <= 1.35.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/plain/main/busybox/0001-libbb-sockaddr2str-enMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/plain/main/busybox/0002-nslookup-sanitize-allMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/13661ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/plain/main/busybox/0001-libbb-sockaddr2str-enMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/plain/main/busybox/0002-nslookup-sanitize-allMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/13661ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-28391?
CVE-2022-28391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). BusyBox through 1.35.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if netstat is used to print a DNS PTR record's value to a VT compatible terminal. Alternatively, the attacker could choose to c...
How severe is CVE-2022-28391?
CVE-2022-28391 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-28391?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Busybox Busybox.