radare2 1.5.0 DEX File libr/config/config.c r_config_set use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in radare2 1.5.0. This affects the function r_config_set of the file libr/config/config.c of the component DEX File Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9520. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in radare2 1.5.0 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function r_config_set of the file libr/config/config.c of the component DEX File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The r_config_set function in libr/config/config.c in radare2 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted DEX file.

The bug was discovered 06/08/2017. The weakness was shared 06/08/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9520 since 06/08/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: f85bc674b2a2256a364fe796351bc1971e106005
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102104

Entryinfo

Created: 06/08/2017 20:25
Updated: 12/08/2022 09:20
Changes: 06/08/2017 20:25 (57), 10/14/2019 17:33 (2), 12/08/2022 09:20 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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