CVE-2014-9645 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 12 Mar 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass kernel module loading restrictions in BusyBox by using slashes in module names, potentially loading unauthorized modules.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-9645?

CVE-2014-9645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9645?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (4)

`busybox` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12	All versions	`1.21.1-3.3`
`busybox` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12	All versions	`1.21.1-3.3`
`busybox` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12	All versions	`1.21.1-3.3`
`busybox` openSUSE:Tumbleweed	All versions	`1.35.0-6.1`

Products include Busybox Busybox.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9645?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2014-9645 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9645 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9645, GHSA-mm29-9f96-hjfh, MGASA-2015-0041, SUSE-SU-2015:1445-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-9645, openSUSE-SU-2024:12415-1.