CVE-2022-28391

busybox: remote attackers may execute arbitrary code if netstat is used

Published Apr 3, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 3.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
BusyBox through 1.35.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if netstat is used to print a DNS PTR record's value to a VT compatible terminal. Alternatively, the attacker could choose to change the terminal's colors.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-32836 BusyBox through 1.35.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if netstat is used to print a DNS PTR record's value to a VT compatible terminal. Alternatively, the attacker could choose to change the terminal's colors.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-88
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2025, 3:33 PM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 3, 2022, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:38 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 3, 2022, 12:00 AM