# CVE-2017-16544: busybox: In the add_match function in libbb/lineedit.c in BusyBox through 1.27.2, the tab autocomplete feature of the shell, u...

CVE-2017-16544 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by busybox 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4, released November 19, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-16544
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0614
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 19, 2017

## Description

In the add_match function in libbb/lineedit.c in BusyBox through 1.27.2, the tab autocomplete feature of the shell, used to get a list of filenames in a directory, does not sanitize filenames and results in executing any escape sequence in the terminal. This could potentially result in code execution, arbitrary file writes, or other attacks.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | busybox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [busybox 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Linux | busybox-initramfs Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [busybox-initramfs 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-initramfs-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Linux | busybox-static Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [busybox-static 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-static-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Linux | busybox-syslogd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [busybox-syslogd 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-busybox-syslogd-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Linux | udhcpc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [udhcpc 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpc-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Linux | udhcpd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4 | [udhcpd 1:1.27.2-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-udhcpd-1-1.27.2-1ubuntu4.md) | Nov 19, 2017 |

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