CVE-2024-11858: Radare2: command injection via pebble application files in radare2

Published Nov 27, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in Radare2, which contains a command injection vulnerability caused by insufficient input validation when handling Pebble Application files. Maliciously crafted inputs can inject shell commands during command parsing, leading to unintended behavior during file processing​

Other sources

The vulnerability in Radare2 affects versions up to and including 5.9.8. When processing malicious Pebble Application files, Radare2 improperly sanitizes user-controlled input, leading to command injection. This allows arbitrary shell commands to execute during file handling. The issue was confirmed in version 5.9.7 on Linux x86-64 and demonstrated with a Base64-encoded test file​

Red Hat

Affected Software

2 affected components
Radare2 Radare2<=5.9.8
Radare Radare2<=5.9.8

Event History

Nov 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11858?

CVE-2024-11858 is classified as a command injection vulnerability due to insufficient input validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11858?

To fix CVE-2024-11858, update Radare2 to the latest version beyond 5.9.8 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-11858?

CVE-2024-11858 affects all versions of Radare2 up to and including version 5.9.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11858?

CVE-2024-11858 is a command injection vulnerability that occurs during the parsing of Pebble Application files.

5

Can CVE-2024-11858 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2024-11858 can potentially lead to remote code execution through the injection of shell commands.

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