CVE-2018-10186: Medium severity radare2 vulnerability
Published Apr 17, 2018
·Updated
In radare2 2.5.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the rhexbin2str function (libr/util/hex.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted DEX file. This issue is different from CVE-2017-15368.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Radare Radare2=2.5.0
Event History
Apr 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10186?
CVE-2018-10186 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-10186?
To fix CVE-2018-10186, update radare2 to the latest version beyond 2.5.0, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2018-10186?
CVE-2018-10186 can lead to a denial of service when exploited by a remote attacker using a crafted DEX file.
4
Which versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2018-10186?
CVE-2018-10186 specifically affects radare2 version 2.5.0.
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Is CVE-2018-10186 similar to other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2018-10186 is different from CVE-2017-15368, even though both involve buffer issues.