Vulnerability Description
In radare2 before 3.9.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in bin_symbols() in libr/core/cbin.c. By using a crafted executable file, it's possible to execute arbitrary shell commands with the permissions of the victim. This vulnerability is due to an insufficient fix for CVE-2019-14745 and improper handling of symbol names embedded in executables.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Radare | Radare2 | < 3.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/5411543a310a470b1257fb93273cdd6e8dfcPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/dd739f5a45b3af3d1f65f00fe19af1dbfec7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/compare/3.8.0...3.9.0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/5411543a310a470b1257fb93273cdd6e8dfcPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/dd739f5a45b3af3d1f65f00fe19af1dbfec7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/compare/3.8.0...3.9.0PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16718?
CVE-2019-16718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In radare2 before 3.9.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in bin_symbols() in libr/core/cbin.c. By using a crafted executable file, it's possible to execute arbitrary shell commands with the p...
How severe is CVE-2019-16718?
CVE-2019-16718 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Radare Radare2.