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.
Published: 2017-03-12
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1445-1 busybox security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2559-1 busybox security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9455 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3935-1 BusyBox vulnerabilities
History

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00542}

epss

{'score': 0.00309}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T13:47:41.807Z

Reserved: 2015-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2014-9645

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2017-03-12T06:59:00.147

Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033

Link: CVE-2014-9645

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2014-11-19T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2014-9645 - Bugzilla

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