CVE-2017-15368: High severity radare2 vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2017
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Updated

The wasmdis function in libr/asm/arch/wasm/wasm.c in radare2 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WASM file that triggers an incorrect rhexbin2str call.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2=2.0.0

Event History

Oct 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15368?

The severity of CVE-2017-15368 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to an application crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15368?

To fix CVE-2017-15368, upgrade to a version of radare2 that addresses this vulnerability beyond 2.0.0.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-15368 allow?

CVE-2017-15368 allows remote attackers to exploit a crafted WASM file leading to stack-based buffer over-read.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15368?

CVE-2017-15368 affects radare2 version 2.0.0.

5

What can be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2017-15368?

Exploiting CVE-2017-15368 can cause a denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.

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