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CVE-2017-16544

In the add_match function in libbb/lineedit.c in BusyBox through 1.27.2, the tab autocomplete feature of the shell, used to get a list of filenames in a direct…

Impact

In the add_match function in libbb/lineedit.c in BusyBox through 1.27.2, the tab autocomplete feature of the shell, used to get a list of filenames in a directory, does not sanitize filenames and results in executing any escape sequence in the terminal. This could potentially result in code execution, arbitrary file writes, or other attacks.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
BusyboxBusybox
through 1.27.2
DebianDebian Linux
Versions 8.0, 9.0
VmwareEsxi
Versions 6.0, 6.5, 6.7
RedlionN-Tron 702-W Firmware
All versions
RedlionN-Tron 702m12-W Firmware
All versions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 14.04, 16.04

Weakness classification

CWE-94

References