Vulnerability Description
BusyBox dpkg read_package_field() steps past a NUL terminator on malformed .deb packages, causing an out-of-bounds heap read.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72111
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-88835
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2531349
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-88835?
CVE-2026-88835 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). BusyBox dpkg read_package_field() steps past a NUL terminator on malformed .deb packages, causing an out-of-bounds heap read.
How severe is CVE-2026-88835?
CVE-2026-88835 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-88835?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.