CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8808

First published: Tue Mar 20 2018(Updated: )

In radare2 2.4.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the r_asm_disassemble function of asm.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted dex file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Radare2=2.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8808?

    CVE-2018-8808 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8808?

    To fix CVE-2018-8808, upgrade to a patched version of radare2 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8808?

    CVE-2018-8808 is classified as a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-8808?

    Users of radare2 version 2.4.0 are affected by CVE-2018-8808, especially those processing crafted dex files.

  • What can attackers achieve with CVE-2018-8808?

    Attackers can leverage CVE-2018-8808 to cause denial of service through specially crafted dex files.

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