CVE-2019-12829: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2019
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Updated

radare2 through 3.5.1 mishandles the RParse API, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by newstr buffer overflows during replace operations. This affects libr/asm/asm.c and libr/parse/parse.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2<=3.5.1

Event History

Jun 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12829?

CVE-2019-12829 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-12829?

To fix CVE-2019-12829, update your radare2 installation to a version beyond 3.5.1.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2019-12829?

CVE-2019-12829 affects the libr/asm/asm.c and libr/parse/parse.c files within radare2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2019-12829 facilitate?

CVE-2019-12829 allows remote attackers to potentially crash the application or cause other unspecified impacts.

5

What versions of radare2 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-12829?

Radare2 versions up to and including 3.5.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-12829.

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