7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15385: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )

The store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef function in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c in radare2 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (r_read_le16 invalid write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
radare2=2.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15385?

    CVE-2017-15385 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15385?

    To fix CVE-2017-15385, upgrade to a version of radare2 that is higher than 2.0.0.

  • What kind of impact can CVE-2017-15385 have?

    CVE-2017-15385 can cause application crashes or other unspecified impacts when processing a crafted ELF file.

  • Is CVE-2017-15385 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-15385 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted ELF file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15385?

    CVE-2017-15385 affects radare2 version 2.0.0.

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