radareorg radare2 up to 6.1.6 libr/util/str.c r_str_word_get0set integer overflow
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in radareorg radare2 up to 6.1.6. Affected is the function r_str_word_get0set of the file libr/util/str.c. This manipulation causes integer overflow.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-14786. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in radareorg radare2 up to 6.1.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function r_str_word_get0set of the file libr/util/str.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-14786. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 325359 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-14786), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying the patch 11ac224c0eb8d57830fccc99e1c1cd8e5d958813 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (325359) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-41796). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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Exploiting
Class: Integer overflowCWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 325359
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-14786
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: 11ac224c0eb8d57830fccc99e1c1cd8e5d958813
Timeline
07/05/2026 Advisory disclosed07/05/2026 VulDB entry created
07/07/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 26047
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-14786 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-14786
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376375
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 07/05/2026 18:08Updated: 07/07/2026 09:33
Changes: 07/05/2026 18:08 (60), 07/06/2026 06:03 (1), 07/07/2026 09:33 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Kery Qi
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #850386: radareorg radare2 6.1.6 Integer Overflow (by Kery Qi)
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