# CVE-2018-1000517: busybox: BusyBox project BusyBox wget version prior to commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e contains a Buffer Overf...

CVE-2018-1000517 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by busybox 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2, released January 8, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000517
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.3248
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 25, 2018

## Description

BusyBox project BusyBox wget version prior to commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Busybox wget that can result in heap buffer overflow. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | busybox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [busybox 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Linux | busybox-initramfs Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [busybox-initramfs 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-initramfs-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Linux | busybox-static Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [busybox-static 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-static-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Linux | busybox-syslogd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [busybox-syslogd 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-syslogd-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Linux | udhcpc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [udhcpc 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpc-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Linux | udhcpd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2 | [udhcpd 1:1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpd-1-1.27.2-2ubuntu3.2.md) | Jan 8, 2019 |

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