CVE-2024-58251
BusyBox Netstat Terminal Escape Sequence Injection Denial of Service
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 23, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BusyBox to the latest stable version available.
- Avoid launching network applications with malicious argv[0] values.
- Restrict local user privileges on systems running BusyBox.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-58251 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-58251.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15922 | |
| https://www.busybox.net | |
| https://www.busybox.net/downloads/ | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/6 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-58251 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-58251
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/6 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-150 Added Reference https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15922 Added Reference https://www.busybox.net Added Reference https://www.busybox.net/downloads/