Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Busybox by the BusyBox Vendor

CVE-2026-38755

What is CVE-2026-38755?

A heap overflow vulnerability has been identified in the evalcommand() function of Busybox v1.38.0. This flaw can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted input, potentially leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. It is crucial for users to review their implementations and update to secure versions of Busybox to mitigate this risk. For more information and updates, refer to BusyBox's official site.

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