RHSA-2026:13831
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2026-05-05 16:49 - Updated: 2026-05-05 20:36Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs Security Update
Severity
Important
Notes
Topic: An update for Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs is now available.
Details: This update includes the following RPMs:
busybox:
* busybox-1.37.0-7.2.hum1 (aarch64, x86_64)
* busybox-petitboot-1.37.0-7.2.hum1 (aarch64, x86_64)
* busybox-shared-1.37.0-7.2.hum1 (aarch64, x86_64)
* busybox-1.37.0-7.2.hum1.src (src)
Security Fix(es):
busybox:
* CVE-2026-26157
* CVE-2026-26158
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A flaw was found in BusyBox. Incomplete path sanitization in its archive extraction utilities allows an attacker to craft malicious archives that when extracted, and under specific conditions, may write to files outside the intended directory. This can lead to arbitrary file overwrite, potentially enabling code execution through the modification of sensitive system files.
7.0 (High)
Vendor Fix
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:
https://images.redhat.com/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:13831
Workaround
As a prevention measure, avoid extracting archives from untrusted sources using BusyBox utilities. If extraction of untrusted archives is necessary, perform it within a highly isolated and restricted environment, such as a container with a read-only root filesystem and minimal privileges, to limit the potential impact of arbitrary file overwrites.
A flaw was found in BusyBox. This vulnerability allows an attacker to modify files outside of the intended extraction directory by crafting a malicious tar archive containing unvalidated hardlink or symlink entries. If the tar archive is extracted with elevated privileges, this flaw can lead to privilege escalation, enabling an attacker to gain unauthorized access to critical system files.
7.0 (High)
Vendor Fix
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:
https://images.redhat.com/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:13831
Workaround
As a prevention measure, avoid extracting tar archives from untrusted sources using BusyBox, especially when operating with elevated privileges. If processing untrusted archives is unavoidable, ensure that the extraction process is performed within a strictly sandboxed environment with minimal permissions. This operational control reduces the risk of arbitrary file modification and privilege escalation.
References
Acknowledgments
Hakal
Calil Khalil
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