rizinorg rizin up to 0.8.0 /librz/util/utf8.c rz_utf8_encode heap-based overflow
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in rizinorg rizin up to 0.8.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function rz_utf8_encode in the library /librz/util/utf8.c. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-1788. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.
To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in rizinorg rizin up to 0.8.0. This affects the function rz_utf8_encode in the library /librz/util/utf8.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-1788. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
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Product
Vendor
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/rizinorg/rizin/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploiting
Class: Heap-based overflowCWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: github.com
Timeline
02/28/2025 🔍02/28/2025 🔍
03/04/2025 🔍
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 4910
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-1788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298011
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 02/28/2025 18:11Updated: 03/04/2025 06:21
Changes: 02/28/2025 18:11 (59), 03/01/2025 15:19 (24), 03/04/2025 06:21 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #502345: https://github.com/rizinorg/rizin rizin/rz-bin 309f57434dfa17954f02cdcbb3a2ac4108651767 Buffer Overflow (by wenjusun)
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