CVE-2024-58251: Low severity Busybox netstat vulnerability
Published Apr 23, 2025
·Updated
In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Busybox netstat<1.37.0
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=2.0.0<=2.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=1.7.0<=1.9.2
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=2.0.0<=2.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes=2.0.0
Microsoft azl3 busybox 1.36.1-15
Microsoft azl3 busybox 1.36.1-19
Microsoft azl3 busybox 1.36.1-14
Microsoft cbl2 busybox 1.35.0-14
Microsoft azl3 busybox 1.36.1-18
Event History
Apr 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·04:27 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:56 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:56 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:56 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:56 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-58251?
CVE-2024-58251 has a moderate severity level as it can cause denial of service leading to terminal lockup.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-58251?
To fix CVE-2024-58251, upgrade BusyBox to version 1.37.0 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2024-58251?
The impact of CVE-2024-58251 is that local users can disrupt network application usage by causing terminal lockups.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-58251?
CVE-2024-58251 affects users of BusyBox's netstat version 1.37.0 and earlier.
5
Can CVE-2024-58251 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2024-58251 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.