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CVE-2017-15873
The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an...
Vulnerability Description
The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
busybox
View all reports →Affected Software
busybox, debian linux, ubuntu linux
Vulnerable Versions:
1.27.2, 8.0, 9.0, 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 18.10
Timeline
Official Publish:
October 24th, 2017
Last Modified:
June 9th, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.