Access of Uninitialized Pointer in Radare2



| Updated: 2023-08-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-1809
CWE-ID CWE-824
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 radare2
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Radare

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Access of Uninitialized Pointer

EUVDB-ID: #VU63673

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1809

CWE-ID: CWE-824 - Access of Uninitialized Pointer

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to access of uninitialized pointer. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

radare2: 5.6.0 - 5.6.8

CPE2.3 External links

https://huntr.dev/bounties/0730a95e-c485-4ff2-9a5d-bb3abfda0b17
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/919e3ac1a13f753c73e7a8e8d8bb4a143218732d


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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