CVE-2022-1383: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in radareorg/radare2

Published Apr 17, 2022
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Updated

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 prior to 5.6.8. The bug causes the program reads data past the end of the intented buffer. Typically, this can allow attackers to read sensitive information from other memory locations or cause a crash.

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 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 18, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-1383.

2

What is the severity rating for this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of medium (6.1).

3

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

The radareorg/radare2 GitHub repository prior to version 5.6.8 is affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability can allow attackers to read sensitive information from other memory locations or cause a crash.

5

How do I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update the radareorg/radare2 GitHub repository to version 5.6.8 or above.

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