CVE-2026-38752: n/a
A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-38752 describes a stack overflow in the evaluate() function located in editors/awk.c of BusyBox as introduced in commit 371fe9. This vulnerability can be triggered by providing a crafted AWK script, resulting in a Denial of Service condition. There is no available information on patches or fixes, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks detailed technical or exploit data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition against BusyBox by causing a stack overflow in the AWK evaluation function. There is no information about code execution or other impacts. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or malicious AWK scripts with BusyBox versions containing the vulnerable commit.
CVE-2026-38752: n/a
Description
A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38752 describes a stack overflow in the evaluate() function located in editors/awk.c of BusyBox as introduced in commit 371fe9. This vulnerability can be triggered by providing a crafted AWK script, resulting in a Denial of Service condition. There is no available information on patches or fixes, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks detailed technical or exploit data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition against BusyBox by causing a stack overflow in the AWK evaluation function. There is no information about code execution or other impacts. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or malicious AWK scripts with BusyBox versions containing the vulnerable commit.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a57fcc868715ace4384e49c
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 21:34:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 21:48:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/29/2026, 10:52:08 UTC
Views: 90
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