CVE-2026-38753 | Busybox 1.38.0 AWK editors/awk.c awk_sub use after free

A vulnerability was found in Busybox 1.38.0. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function awk_sub of the file editors/awk.c of the component AWK Handler. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-38753. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More