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CVE-2022-30065

7.8 · HIGH

A use-after-free in Busybox 1.35-x's awk applet leads to denial of service and possibly code execution when processing a crafted awk pattern in the copyvar function.

Published May 18, 2022CWE-416EPSS 1.25%

Overview

CVE-2022-30065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A use-after-free in Busybox 1.35-x's awk applet leads to denial of service and possibly code execution when processing a crafted awk pattern in the copyvar function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=14781Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-333517.pdfRefbugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=14781Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-333517.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30065?

CVE-2022-30065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-30065?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-30065?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-30065?

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