SB2020092231 - Ubuntu update for busybox
Published: September 22, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020092231
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000500)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Busybox contains a Missing SSL certificate validation vulnerability in The "busybox wget" applet that can result in arbitrary code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Simply download any file over HTTPS using "busybox wget https://compromised-domain.com/important-file".
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.