Vulnerability Description
BusyBox romfs volume ID parsing uses unbounded strlen on attacker-controlled metadata, causing a heap buffer overflow when processing crafted filesystem images.
CVSS Score
7.3
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72111
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-88832
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2531345
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-88832?
CVE-2026-88832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). BusyBox romfs volume ID parsing uses unbounded strlen on attacker-controlled metadata, causing a heap buffer overflow when processing crafted filesystem images.
How severe is CVE-2026-88832?
CVE-2026-88832 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-88832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.