CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27794: Double Free

First published: Fri Aug 19 2022(Updated: )

A double free issue was discovered in radare2 in cmd_info.c:cmd_info(). Successful exploitation could lead to modification of unexpected memory locations and potentially causing a crash.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Radare Radare2<4.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-27794?

    CVE-2020-27794 is a vulnerability in radare2 that allows for a double free issue, potentially leading to memory modification and crashes.

  • How can CVE-2020-27794 be exploited?

    CVE-2020-27794 can be exploited by triggering the double free issue in radare2's cmd_info() function.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27794?

    CVE-2020-27794 has a severity rating of 9.1, which is considered critical.

  • Which version of radare2 is affected by CVE-2020-27794?

    Radare2 versions up to and excluding 4.4.0 are affected by CVE-2020-27794.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27794?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-27794 is available. It is recommended to update to a version of radare2 that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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