7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15931

First published: Fri Oct 27 2017(Updated: )

In radare2 2.0.1, an integer exception (negative number leading to an invalid memory access) exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verneed() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c via crafted ELF files on 32bit systems.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
radare2=2.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15931?

    CVE-2017-15931 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing application crashes on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15931?

    To fix CVE-2017-15931, users should upgrade to a patched version of radare2 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-15931?

    CVE-2017-15931 specifically affects 32-bit systems running radare2 version 2.0.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15931?

    CVE-2017-15931 is an integer exception vulnerability that can lead to invalid memory access.

  • Can crafted ELF files exploit CVE-2017-15931?

    Yes, crafted ELF files can exploit CVE-2017-15931 by triggering the integer exception in the radare2 application.

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