CVE-2018-20460: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 25, 2018
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Updated

In radare2 prior to 3.1.2, the parseOperands function in libr/asm/arch/arm/armass64.c allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service (application crash caused by stack-based buffer overflow) by crafting an input file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2<3.1.2

Event History

Dec 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20460?

CVE-2018-20460 has been classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20460?

To mitigate CVE-2018-20460, upgrade radare2 to version 3.1.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20460?

CVE-2018-20460 affects versions of radare2 prior to 3.1.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-20460 allow?

CVE-2018-20460 allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service through a stack-based buffer overflow.

5

Where in radare2 is CVE-2018-20460 found?

CVE-2018-20460 is found in the parseOperands function in the armass64.c file within the libr/asm module.

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