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CVE-2026-38752

the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script. vulnerability

Information · A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script.

MSRC advisory July 21, 2026

Alert details

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Microsoft MSRC
CVE ID
CVE-2026-38752
Affected products
A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script. · A A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script. · A

What happened

Information published.

What it means for your business

A A stack overflow in the evaluate() function (editors/awk.c) of BusyBox commit 371fe9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AWK script. (CVE-2026-38752) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Information published. PremierePC tracks MSRC advisories for Upstate SC businesses — patch or open a ticket if you need help verifying exposure.

EPSS probability

0.21%

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