CWE
908
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11383

First published: Tue May 22 2018(Updated: )

The r_strbuf_fini() function in radare2 2.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and application crash) via a crafted ELF file because of an uninitialized variable in the CPSE handler in libr/anal/p/anal_avr.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
radare2=2.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11383?

    CVE-2018-11383 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to crash the application due to a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11383?

    To fix CVE-2018-11383, update to a version of radare2 higher than 2.5.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2018-11383 facilitate?

    CVE-2018-11383 facilitates a denial of service attack through the exploitation of an uninitialized variable in the CPSE handler.

  • Which version of radare2 is affected by CVE-2018-11383?

    CVE-2018-11383 specifically affects radare2 version 2.5.0.

  • Can CVE-2018-11383 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-11383 can be exploited remotely by using a crafted ELF file.

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