Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Busybox Awk Applet

CVE-2021-42385

What is CVE-2021-42385?

A vulnerability in the awk applet of Busybox can lead to a use-after-free condition. This flaw allows an attacker to craft specific awk patterns that, when processed, can result in denial of service or potentially enable unauthorized code execution. Careful handling of input data is essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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