CVE-2020-16269
First published: Mon Aug 03 2020(Updated: )
radare2 4.5.0 misparses DWARF information in executable files, causing a segmentation fault in parse_typedef in type_dwarf.c via a malformed DW_AT_name in the .debug_info section.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| radare2 | =4.5.0 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/17383
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/45SGGCWFIIV7N2X2QZRREHOW7ODT3IH7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZJET3RR6W7LAK4H6VPTMAZS24W7XYHRZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/45SGGCWFIIV7N2X2QZRREHOW7ODT3IH7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZJET3RR6W7LAK4H6VPTMAZS24W7XYHRZ/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16269?
CVE-2020-16269 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a segmentation fault.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16269?
To fix CVE-2020-16269, upgrade to the latest version of radare2 that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2020-16269?
CVE-2020-16269 affects radare2 version 4.5.0.
On which operating systems is CVE-2020-16269 applicable?
CVE-2020-16269 is applicable on Fedora versions 32 and 33 that have radare2 4.5.0 installed.
What causes the CVE-2020-16269 vulnerability?
CVE-2020-16269 is caused by improper parsing of malformed DW_AT_name attributes in the .debug_info section of executable files.
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