7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-10929: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )

The grub_memmove function in shlr/grub/kern/misc.c in radare2 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, possibly related to a read overflow in the grub_disk_read_small_real function in kern/disk.c in GNU GRUB 2.02.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Radare2=1.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10929?

    CVE-2017-10929 has a high severity rating as it can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow and application crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10929?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-10929, upgrade to a version of radare2 that is patched against this vulnerability.

  • What does CVE-2017-10929 affect?

    CVE-2017-10929 specifically affects radare2 version 1.5.0.

  • Can CVE-2017-10929 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-10929 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted binary files.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2017-10929?

    The consequences of CVE-2017-10929 include denial of service and potential crashes of the affected application.

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