radare2 up to 2.8.x Signature File libr/anal/flirt.c read_module_referenced_functions memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in radare2 up to 2.8.x. This affects the function read_module_referenced_functions of the file libr/anal/flirt.c of the component Signature File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-15834. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in radare2 up to 2.8.x (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this issue is the function read_module_referenced_functions of the file libr/anal/flirt.c of the component Signature File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In radare2 before 2.9.0, a heap overflow vulnerability exists in the read_module_referenced_functions function in libr/anal/flirt.c via a crafted flirt signature file.

The bug was discovered 08/27/2018. The weakness was published 09/12/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-15834 since 08/23/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.9.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: radare2 2.9.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/23/2018 🔍
08/27/2018 +4 days 🔍
09/12/2018 +15 days 🔍
09/12/2018 +0 days 🔍
09/13/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/16/2023 +1706 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 11274
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-15834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-15834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123950

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2018 08:21
Updated: 05/16/2023 08:18
Changes: 09/13/2018 08:21 (60), 03/23/2020 09:16 (2), 05/16/2023 08:18 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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