SB2022070727 - Remote code execution in BusyBox netstat applet

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SB2022070727 - Remote code execution in BusyBox netstat applet

Published: July 7, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022070727
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28391)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation of DNS PTR records output within the netstat utility if executed on VT compatible terminal. A remote attacker can trick the victim to run the netstat command after initiating a connection to the system and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with privileges of the user running the netstat command.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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