CVE-2014-9645
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.38%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2014-9645
To remediate CVE-2014-9645, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/busybox—upgrade to 1:1.22.0-15 or later
Is CVE-2014-9645 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.4%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1:1.22.0-15
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |