#VU39591 Buffer overflow in radare2 - CVE-2017-6319

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39591

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6319

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
radare2
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Radare

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

radare2: 1.2.1

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96520
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/ad55822430a03fe075221b543efb434567e9e431
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/6836

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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.