util-linux/mdev.c in BusyBox before 1.21.0 uses 0777 permissions for parent directories when creating nested directories under /dev/, which allows local users to have unknown impact and attack vectors.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.1
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade busybox | Feb 20, 2019 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-apps/busybox. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade busyboxUpgrade busybox-petitboot | Oct 16, 2024 | Nov 23, 2013 |
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