CVE-2022-1238

Public Exploit
Out-of-bounds Write in libr/bin/format/ne/ne.c in radareorg/radare2

Description

Out-of-bounds Write in libr/bin/format/ne/ne.c in GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 prior to 5.6.8. This vulnerability is heap overflow and may be exploitable. For more general description of heap buffer overflow, see [CWE](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/122.html).

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: radareorg radareorg/radare2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/47422cdf-aad2-4405-a6a1-6f63a3a93200 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/c40a4f9862104ede15d0ba05ccbf805923070778 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1238?
CVE-2022-1238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1238?
To fix CVE-2022-1238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1238 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1238 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1238?
CVE-2022-1238 affects radareorg radareorg/radare2.
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