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CVE-2017-6319: Radare2 DEX File Processing Crash Vulnerability
CVE-2017-6319 · published 9 years ago
Summary
A malicious DEX file can cause Radare2 to crash or stop working. This is a security concern because it could be exploited by an attacker to disrupt services. To stay safe, update to the latest version of Radare2 or avoid using it with untrusted DEX files.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| radare | radare2 |
1.2.1 cpe:2.3:a:radare:radare2:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The dex_parse_debug_item function in libr/bin/p/bin_dex.c in radare2 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified ...
The dex_parse_debug_item function in libr/bin/p/bin_dex.c in radare2 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted DEX file.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96520
- https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/ad55822430a03fe075221b543efb434567e9e43... Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/6836 Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published2 Mar 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Aug 2026
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