CVE-2026-124742
What it is
A flaw was found in BusyBox. The volume identification component fails to properly validate cluster parameters when analyzing specially formatted FAT filesystems. An attacker able to present a crafted storage device or disk image can trigger a divide-by-zero condition when partition scanning utilities inspect the volume. This issue causes the probing utilities to crash unexpectedly, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) that can disrupt device discovery and system boot operations.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: not scored yet.
- Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Weakness
- CWE-369
- Record status
- Awaiting Analysis
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Is it in your code?
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