CVE-2023-42364 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A use-after-free vulnerability in BusyBox v.1.36.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted awk pattern in the awk.c evaluate function.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Busybox	Busybox	1.36.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15868ExploitVendor Advisory
https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15868ExploitVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00012.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42364?

CVE-2023-42364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A use-after-free vulnerability in BusyBox v.1.36.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted awk pattern in the awk.c evaluate function.

How severe is CVE-2023-42364?

CVE-2023-42364 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-2023-42364?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Busybox Busybox.