CVE-2017-16359: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 1, 2017
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Updated

In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in storeversioninfognuverdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2=2.0.1

Event History

Nov 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16359?

CVE-2017-16359 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential to lead to undefined behavior in the affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16359?

To remediate CVE-2017-16359, upgrade radare2 to version 2.0.2 or later as it includes fixes for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2017-16359?

CVE-2017-16359 specifically affects version 2.0.1 of radare2.

4

Can CVE-2017-16359 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-16359 does not typically allow for remote exploitation as it primarily affects local interactions with the software.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16359?

CVE-2017-16359 is categorized as a pointer wraparound vulnerability in the ELF format handling in radare2.

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