CVE-2017-6448 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can cause denial of service or potential code execution in radare2 via a crafted DEX file due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-6448?
CVE-2017-6448 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Radare Radare2, published on 3 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The dalvik_disassemble function in libr/asm/p/asm_dalvik.c in radare2 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted DEX file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6448?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Radare Radare2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6448?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-6448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Radare Radare2
Sources
Also known as DLA-901-1, GHSA-p842-5hrr-7wwj, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6448.