CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16805

First published: Mon Nov 13 2017(Updated: )

In radare2 2.0.1, libr/bin/dwarf.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to r_bin_dwarf_parse_comp_unit in dwarf.c and sdb_set_internal in shlr/sdb/src/sdb.c.

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-2017-16805?

    CVE-2017-16805 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16805?

    To fix CVE-2017-16805, you should upgrade to a patched version of radare2 beyond 2.0.1.

  • What causes CVE-2017-16805?

    CVE-2017-16805 is caused by the handling of crafted ELF files in radare2 which can lead to invalid memory reads.

  • Which versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2017-16805?

    CVE-2017-16805 specifically affects radare2 version 2.0.1.

  • Can CVE-2017-16805 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-16805 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the application.

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