Busybox · Busybox · CVE-2023-42365
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
BusyBox version 1.36.1
**Description**
A use-after-free issue was found in the copyvar function of the awk.c file in BusyBox. This issue can be triggered by a crafted awk pattern, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
**Recommendations**
For BusyBox version 1.36.1, consider disabling the `copyvar` function in the awk.c file as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict the use of crafted awk patterns to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.