CVE-2025-46394

Description

In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of terminal escape sequences.

Category

3.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: BusyBox BusyBox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=16018
https://www.busybox.net/downloads/
https://www.busybox.net
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/24/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46394?
CVE-2025-46394 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46394?
To fix CVE-2025-46394, 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-2025-46394 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-46394 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-2025-46394?
CVE-2025-46394 affects BusyBox BusyBox.
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