CVE-2014-9645

Name: CVE-2014-9645
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-12T06:59:00.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9645 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Busybox	Busybox	<= 1.22.1

References

http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec59262bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185707Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWuPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-13
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
http://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=4e314faa0aecb66717418e9a47a4451aec59262bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72324
https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=7652Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185707Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWuPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-13
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9645?

How severe is CVE-2014-9645?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9645 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9645?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST