Improper Input Validation Affecting busybox package, versions <1:1.22.0-15


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.64% (50th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-BUSYBOX-18021403
  • published20 Jul 2026
  • disclosed12 Mar 2017

Introduced: 12 Mar 2017

CVE-2014-9645  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest busybox to version 1:1.22.0-15 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream busybox package and not the busybox package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.

CVSS Base Scores

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