# CVE-2018-1000500: busybox: Busybox contains a Missing SSL certificate validation vulnerability in The "busybox wget" applet that can result in a...

CVE-2018-1000500 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by busybox 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3, released June 26, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000500
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0249
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2018

## Description

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".

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | busybox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [busybox 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [busybox 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-busybox-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-initramfs Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [busybox-initramfs 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-initramfs-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-initramfs Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [busybox-initramfs 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-busybox-initramfs-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-static Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [busybox-static 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-static-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-static Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [busybox-static 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-busybox-static-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-syslogd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [busybox-syslogd 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-syslogd-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | busybox-syslogd Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [busybox-syslogd 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-busybox-syslogd-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | udhcpc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [udhcpc 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpc-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | udhcpc Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [udhcpc 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-udhcpc-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | udhcpd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3 | [udhcpd 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpd-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Linux | udhcpd Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2 | [udhcpd 1:1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-udhcpd-1-1.30.1-4ubuntu6.2.md) | Jun 26, 2018 |

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