CVE-2014-9645: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jan 26 2015(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Busybox Busybox | <=1.22.1 | |
| debian/busybox | 1:1.30.1-6 1:1.35.0-4 1:1.37.0-4 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec59262b
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185707
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
- https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWu
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-13
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-9645
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1198098
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-9645
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-9645
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9645
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9645
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9645?
CVE-2014-9645 is a vulnerability in BusyBox versions before 1.23.0 that allows local users to bypass restrictions on loading kernel modules.
How can local users exploit CVE-2014-9645?
Local users can exploit CVE-2014-9645 by using a / character in a module name to load kernel modules that are supposed to be restricted.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9645?
CVE-2014-9645 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which versions of BusyBox are affected by CVE-2014-9645?
BusyBox versions before 1.23.0 are affected by CVE-2014-9645.
How can I fix CVE-2014-9645?
To fix CVE-2014-9645, update to BusyBox version 1.23.0 or later.
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