CVE-2022-1237: Improper Validation of Array Index in radareorg/radare2

Published Apr 6, 2022
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Updated

Improper Validation of Array Index in GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 prior to 5.6.8. This vulnerability is heap overflow and may be exploitable. For more general description of heap buffer overflow, see CWE.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Radare Radare2<5.6.8
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0
alpine/radare2<5.6.8-r0
5.6.8-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/radare2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.8-r0

Event History

Apr 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1237?

CVE-2022-1237 is a vulnerability in the GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 that allows for heap overflow and potential exploitation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1237?

CVE-2022-1237 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2022-1237 affect Radare Radare2?

CVE-2022-1237 affects Radare Radare2 versions up to, but not including, 5.6.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-1237?

To fix CVE-2022-1237, it is recommended to update Radare Radare2 to version 5.6.8 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1237?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-1237 on the GitHub page (https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/2d782cdaa2112c10b8dd5e7a93c134b2ada9c1a6) and the Huntr.dev page (https://huntr.dev/bounties/ad3c9c4c-76e7-40c8-bd4a-c095acd8bb40).

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