In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim. — CVE-2024-58251
MSRC · Microsoft · CVE-2024-58251
ID
CVE-2024-58251
CVE-2024-58251
Date
Activity
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
low
low
CVSS
2.5
2.5
Summary
CVE-2024-58251 is a advisory from MSRC. In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim. Vendor: Microsoft. Severity/Threat: low.
Product
Security Update Guide
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.