CVE-2026-38753
Published Jul 15, 2026
Description
A use-after-free in the awk_sub() function (editors/awk.c) of Busybox v1.38.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-38753? +
A use-after-free in the awk_sub() function (editors/awk.c) of Busybox v1.38.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-38753? +
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