radare2 2.0.1 ELF File libr/bin/dwarf.c out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in radare2 2.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file libr/bin/dwarf.c of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-16805. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in radare2 2.0.1 (Programming Tool Software). This issue affects some unknown processing of the file libr/bin/dwarf.c of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In radare2 2.0.1, libr/bin/dwarf.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to r_bin_dwarf_parse_comp_unit in dwarf.c and sdb_set_internal in shlr/sdb/src/sdb.c.

The bug was discovered 11/09/2017. The weakness was published 11/13/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-16805 since 11/13/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/09/2017 🔍
11/13/2017 +4 days 🔍
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11/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2ca9ab45891b6ae8e32b6c28c81eebca059cbe5d
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-16805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109325

Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2017 14:20
Updated: 01/10/2023 10:01
Changes: 11/14/2017 14:20 (57), 12/06/2019 07:25 (2), 01/10/2023 10:01 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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