CVE-2024-58251

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.

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: BusyBox BusyBox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.busybox.net/downloads/
https://www.busybox.net
https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15922
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-58251?
CVE-2024-58251 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-58251?
To fix CVE-2024-58251, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-58251 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-58251 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-58251?
CVE-2024-58251 affects BusyBox BusyBox.
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