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Radare2 2.7.0: Malformed ELF File Crashes Application

CVE-2018-14015 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A security issue in Radare2 2.7.0 can cause the application to crash when processing a specially crafted ELF file. This could potentially be used to disrupt the normal functioning of the application, but it does not appear to allow malicious code to be executed. To protect your system, update to a newer version of Radare2 as soon as possible.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
radare radare2 >= 2.0.0, <= 2.7.0
cpe:2.3:a:radare:radare2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The sdb_set_internal function in sdb.c in radare2 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file because of missing input val...
The sdb_set_internal function in sdb.c in radare2 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file because of missing input validation in r_bin_dwarf_parse_comp_unit in libr/bin/dwarf.c.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 Jul 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14015 · OSV
CVE-2018-14015 · NVD
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