CVE-2019-16718: OS Command Injection

Published Sep 23, 2019
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Updated

In radare2 before 3.9.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in binsymbols() in libr/core/cbin.c. By using a crafted executable file, it's possible to execute arbitrary shell commands with the permissions of the victim. This vulnerability is due to an insufficient fix for CVE-2019-14745 and improper handling of symbol names embedded in executables.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2<3.9.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:18 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16718?

CVE-2019-16718 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for command injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-16718?

To remediate CVE-2019-16718, upgrade to radare2 version 3.9.0 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-16718?

Exploiting CVE-2019-16718 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands with the victim's permissions.

4

Which versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2019-16718?

CVE-2019-16718 affects all radare2 versions prior to 3.9.0.

5

Is CVE-2019-16718 related to any previous vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2019-16718 is a result of an insufficient fix for CVE-2019-14745.

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